EPEIROGENY Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word epeirogeny. (close relations)
Definition of EPEIROGENY
epeirogenetic
Best Alternative Words for EPEIROGENY
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| elevation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the event of something being raised upward • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object) • a raised or elevated geological formation • distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level) • (ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump • drawing of an exterior of a structure • the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something | ||||||||
| upheaval | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally) • a violent disturbance • (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building) • disturbance usually in protest | ||||||||
| uplifting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • the rise of something | ||||||||
| upthrust | nounn | |||||||
noun • (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building) | ||||||||
