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单词 palinspastic
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Definition of palinspastic in English:

palinspastic

adjective ˌpalɪnˈspastɪk
Geology
  • Of a map, diagram, etc.: representing features, especially layers of rock, in what are presumed to be their original positions.

noun ˌpalɪnˈspastɪk
Geology
  • A palinspastic map; (in plural) the production or study of such maps.

Origin

1930s. From ancient Greek πάλιν again + σπαστικός drawing in.

 
 

Definition of palinspastic in US English:

palinspastic

adjectiveˌpalɪnˈspastɪk
Geology
  • Of a map, diagram, etc.: representing features, especially layers of rock, in what are presumed to be their original positions.

nounˌpalɪnˈspastɪk
Geology
  • A palinspastic map; (in plural) the production or study of such maps.

Origin

1930s. From ancient Greek πάλιν again + σπαστικός drawing in.

 
 
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