planation en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /pleɪˈneɪʃən/
- /pləˈneɪʃən/
Etymology
From plane + -ation.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The formation of a flat surface by erosion and deposition
- (countable, uncountable) The morphological transformation of a three-dimensional structure into a two-dimensional one through development or evolution
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| planations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
etchplanation · cryoplanation · peneplanation
Relateds
Translations (2)
pl planacja (The formation of a flat surface) · pl gradacja (The formation of a flat surface)