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anaclinal

 

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Adjective anaclinal has 1 sense
  1. anaclinal - of valleys and rivers; progressing in a direction opposite to the dip in surrounding rock strata
    Antonym:
    cataclinal

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Anaclinal


Definition:

adjective

1. In geology, referring to a rock structure that slopes or dips in a direction opposite to the general inclination of the surrounding rock layers.

2. Botany. Describing a plant stem that curves upwards against gravity.

3. Psychology. Pertaining to a person's unconscious desire to rebel against authority.


Sample Sentences:

1. The anaclinal formation of the rocks indicated a tectonic event that disrupted the normal geological pattern in the region.

2. The plant's anaclinal stem allowed it to grow and reach for sunlight above the canopy.

3. The psychologist interpreted his anaclinal behavior as a manifestation of his underlying resistance to conforming to societal norms.


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