What does monoclinal mean?
Definitions for monoclinal
ˌmɒn əˈklaɪn lmon·o·cli·nal
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Princeton's WordNet
monoclinaladjective
of a geological structure in which all strata are inclined in the same direction
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monoclinal
Monoclinal refers to a geological term used to describe a type of fold — an area of rock that has been compressed into a wave-like form. A monoclinal fold is characterized by both its layers of rock or strata dipping, or angling, in a single direction. It appears as a step-like structure in the landscape.
Webster Dictionary
Monoclinaladjective
having one oblique inclination; -- applied to strata that dip in only one direction from the axis of elevation
Etymology: [See Monoclinic.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Monoclinal
mon′ō-klī-nal, adj. (geol.) dipping in one direction.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of monoclinal in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of monoclinal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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