Definition

A hill or mountain that rises sharply from the surrounding area, often standing alone and not part of a larger range.

Example

The hiker was excited to reach the top of the inselberg, where the view was breathtaking.

Conversation

Have you ever seen an inselberg in person?

No, I haven't! What exactly is it?

It's a really interesting landform, like an isolated mountain that stands out.

That sounds cool! I'd love to hike one someday.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inselberg is a compound word formed from "Insel" (from German, meaning island) and "Berg" (from German, meaning mountain). The term describes a mountain or hill that rises abruptly from a plain or plateau, resembling an island in a sea of flat land.

Memory Tip

Think of an 'island' ('Insel') rising like a 'mountain' ('Berg') from flat land — that's what an inselberg is.

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