paraconformableadj.

Brit.

/ˌparəkənˈfɔːməbl/, U.S.

/ˈˌpɛrəkənˈfɔrməb(ə)l/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: para- prefix¹, conformable adj.

Etymology: < para- prefix¹ + conformable adj., after paraconformity n.

Geology.

Of a stratum: exhibiting a paraconformity (with another stratum).

ΚΠ

1957 C. O. Dunbar & J. Rodgers Princ. Stratigr. vi. 119/2 We propose..to introduce a new term paraconformity for the fourth type, in which the beds are parallel and the contact is a simple bedding plane. In the last case the two units may be described as paraconformable.

1988 Philos. Trans. (Royal Soc.) A. 327 21 The upper part..is paraconformable with the overlying Chaqupu Group of early and mid-Triassic age.

1993 Bull. Canad. Petroleum Geol. 41 70 The overlying and paraconformable Chihsia Limestone is characterized by a Gymnacodium-Gyroporella-Mizzia flora.

Derivatives

paraconˈformably adv.

ΚΠ

1957 C. O. Dunbar & J. Rodgers Princ. Stratigr. vi. 120/2 Where exposed again in the rim of the Black Hills.., the basal Pennsylvanian beds are light-gray limestone resting paraconformably on the Lower Mississippian limestones.

1992 Geol. Mag. 129 549/2 An estimated thickness of 600 m of Merioneth Series rocks rest (paraconformably?) on the St David's Series.

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2005; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	paraconformable
释义	paraconformableadj. Brit. /ˌparəkənˈfɔːməbl/, U.S. /ˈˌpɛrəkənˈfɔrməb(ə)l/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: para- prefix¹, conformable adj. Etymology: < para- prefix¹ + conformable adj., after paraconformity n. Geology. Of a stratum: exhibiting a paraconformity (with another stratum). ΚΠ 1957 C. O. Dunbar & J. Rodgers Princ. Stratigr. vi. 119/2 We propose..to introduce a new term paraconformity for the fourth type, in which the beds are parallel and the contact is a simple bedding plane. In the last case the two units may be described as paraconformable. 1988 Philos. Trans. (Royal Soc.) A. 327 21 The upper part..is paraconformable with the overlying Chaqupu Group of early and mid-Triassic age. 1993 Bull. Canad. Petroleum Geol. 41 70 The overlying and paraconformable Chihsia Limestone is characterized by a Gymnacodium-Gyroporella-Mizzia flora. Derivatives paraconˈformably adv. ΚΠ 1957 C. O. Dunbar & J. Rodgers Princ. Stratigr. vi. 120/2 Where exposed again in the rim of the Black Hills.., the basal Pennsylvanian beds are light-gray limestone resting paraconformably on the Lower Mississippian limestones. 1992 Geol. Mag. 129 549/2 An estimated thickness of 600 m of Merioneth Series rocks rest (paraconformably?) on the St David's Series. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2005; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1957
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