subhorizontal en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- English horizontal English subhorizontal From sub- + horizontal.
Meanings
- Not quite horizontal in position or orientation.
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Of or relating to a subhorizon.
Swaley cross-stratification is interpreted from thick units of subhorizontal bedding associated with marine fossils.
1983, U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin - Page A-12:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more subhorizontal | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most subhorizontal | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |