orogenesis

/ɒrəˈdʒɛnɛsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The process of mountain building, especially the formation of mountain ranges as a result of tectonic plate movement and collision.

“The orogenesis that occurred millions of years ago is visible in the rugged terrain of the Himalayas.”

Synonyms

  • orogenic activity
  • tectogenesis

Antonyms

  • denudation
  • planation