anticlnoria

/æntɪˈklaɪnɔːriə/

Definitions

1. noun

a fold or bend in the Earth’s crust, typically formed by tectonic forces, such as a syncline or anticline.

“Geologists studied the anticlinoria in the mountain range to understand the region’s geological history.”

Synonyms

  • bend
  • fold
  • syncline

Antonyms

  • straightening
  • unfolding