subhorizontal

subhorizontal

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
Proto-Indo-European *upó
Proto-Italic *supo
Latin sub
Latin sub-der.
English sub-
English horizontal
English subhorizontal

    From sub- + horizontal.

    Adjective

    subhorizontal (comparative more subhorizontal, superlative most subhorizontal)

    1. Not quite horizontal in position or orientation.
    2. (geology) Of or relating to a subhorizon.
      • 1983, U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin - Page A-12‎[1]:
        Swaley cross-stratification is interpreted from thick units of subhorizontal bedding associated with marine fossils.
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