depositional
|de-po-si-tion-al|
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/dɪˌpɒzɪˈʃənəl/
(deposition)
removal or placement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'depositional' originates from the Latin word 'depositio', where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'positio' meant 'placing'.
Historical Evolution
'depositio' transformed into the Old French word 'deposicion', and eventually became the modern English word 'deposition'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of placing down', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the process of depositing sediment'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the process of depositing sediment or material.
The depositional environment of the river delta is rich in nutrients.
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Last updated: 2025/02/08 23:26