Definition

A long, basin-shaped area near a continent where a lot of sediment and volcanic material has built up over time.

Example

The geosyncline formed over millions of years, collecting layers of sediment.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a geosyncline?

Yeah, I think it's related to geology, right?

Exactly! It's a basin where sediments accumulate over time.

That sounds really interesting; I love learning about Earth's processes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Geosyncline is formed from "geo-" (meaning earth) and "syncline" (from Greek "synklinos", meaning to incline together). The term describes a large-scale depression in the Earth's crust where sediment accumulates, indicating a geological feature related to the Earth's structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'geo-' meaning earth and 'syncline' referring to layers that incline together, which helps you remember that a geosyncline is a geological feature where layers of earth are inclined together.

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