peneplain

/ˈpiːnɪplɛɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A flat or nearly flat area of land formed by the erosion of a plateau.

“The geologist explained that the region was a peneplain formed by millions of years of water flow.”

2. noun

A plain or low-lying area of land that has been shaped by erosion or other geological processes.

“The landscape of the peneplain was dotted with small lakes and meandering streams.”

Synonyms

  • plain
  • plateau

Antonyms

  • hill
  • mountain