stalactic

/stæˈlæktɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or forming stalactites or stalagmites, especially in caves

“The stalactic formations in the cave were a breathtaking sight to behold.”

2. noun

a stalactite or a stalagmite

“The stalactic structure in the cave took hundreds of years to form.”

Synonyms

  • cavernous
  • speleothem

Antonyms

  • horizontal
  • planar