"synform" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: synforms [plural]
Etymology: syn- + form Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|syn|form}} syn- + form Head templates: {{en-noun}} synform (plural synforms)
  1. (geology) A topographic feature which is composed of sedimentary layers in a concave formation, but may not actually form a real syncline (i.e., the youngest rocks may not be exposed in the middle). Categories (topical): Geology Hyponyms: syncline
    Sense id: en-synform-en-noun-Hvqy9jzd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with syn- Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

Inflected forms

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