Definition

A small hole or depression in a surface, often formed by an impact or explosion.

Example

The moon's surface is covered with many craterlets, each telling a story of past impacts.

Conversation

Did you see that small craterlet on the moon in the photos?

Yeah, it looks really interesting!

I wonder how many more craterlets there are that we haven't discovered yet.

Probably a lot! The moon is full of surprises.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Craterlet is formed from "crater" (from Latin *crater*, meaning a bowl or vessel) and the diminutive suffix "-let" (meaning small). The word "craterlet" refers to a small crater, often used in geological contexts to describe minor depressions or holes.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'crater' as a bowl-shaped depression and the '-let' as indicating something small, so a craterlet is simply a small bowl-shaped depression.

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