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stratigraphical


Meanings
  • The science of the arrangement and interpretation of rocks in order to reconstruct the sequence of geological events.

    - "Stratigraphy is the scientific study of the order and relative position of strata and their fossil content."
    - "The principles of stratigraphy are used to understand the sequence of geological events, the age of rocks, and the distribution of fossils."

Rhymes
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stratigraphical , meteorographical , geographical , biographical , historographical , theological
Homophones
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  1. Stratigraphical (en) : The science of the arrangement and interpretation of rocks in order to reconstruct the sequence of geological events.

  2. Stratigraphic (en) : Relating to or using the principles of stratigraphy, especially in the interpretation of sedimentary rocks.

  3. Stratigraphical (en) : Of or pertaining to the science of stratigraphy.

  4. Stratigraphic (en) : Of or pertaining to the principles of stratigraphy, especially in the interpretation of sedimentary rocks.


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stratigraphic , stratigraphical
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The principles of stratigraphy are applied in various forms, such as:, - Sedimentology: The study of sedimentary rocks and the processes that formed them., - Stratigraphic correlation: The identification of the same stratigraphic unit in different locations., - Sequence stratigraphy: The study of the cyclic depositional systems and the processes that control their formation., - Facies analysis: The study of the sedimentary rock units and their relationships to each other and to the depositional environment., - Micropaleontology: The study of the microfossils and their relationships to the depositional environment and to the geological time scale.


Etymology
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From the Greek word 'stratigos', meaning a military man or leader, and the suffix '-graphia', meaning the art or science of recording or describing.


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Stratigraphy has played an important role in various aspects of culture and society. Some of the ways in which stratigraphy has been used in culture include:

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