Category:Synclinal

Syn*cli"nal, a. Etym: [gr.

1. Inclined downward from opposite directions, so as to meet in a Common point or line.

2. (geol.)

Defn: formed by strata dipping toward a common line or plane; as, a Synclinal trough or valley; a synclinal fold; -- opposed to Anticlinal.

Note: a downward flexure in the case of folded rocks makes a Synclinal axis, and the alternating upward flexure an anticlinal Axis.

Synclinal Syn*cli"nal, n. (geol.)

Defn: a synclinal fold.