acclinal

/æklɪnəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by a slope or inclination

“The acclinal face of the mountain made it difficult to climb.”

2. noun

a slope or inclination, especially in a rock or geological formation

“The geologist studied the acclinals in the ancient rock formation.”

Synonyms

  • inclined
  • sloping

Antonyms

  • perpendicular
  • vertical