English dictionary
geosynclinal
/,/dZ//i//oU/s/I/n'kl/aI/n/-/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the downward bend or subsidence of the earth's crust, which allows of the gradual accumulation of sediment, and hence forms the first step in the making of a mountain range; -- opposed to <i>geanticlinal</i>.
Source: webster1913