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geosyn·cli·nal

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  1. Geosynclinalnoun

    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 geanticlinal

  2. Etymology: [Gr. ge`a, gh^, the earth + E. synclinal.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of geosynclinal in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of geosynclinal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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