subdeltaic

/ˌsʌbˈdɛltɪk/ or /ˌsʌbdɛlˈteɪɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of a subdelta, which is a landform formed by the deposition of sediment from a river.

“The subdeltaic landscape in the Mississippi River delta is a result of thousands of years of sedimentation.”

Synonyms

  • deltaic
  • sub-delta

Antonyms

  • extra-delta
  • supradeltaic