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azonal

azonal

9.6
Not limited to one climate or region
  • adjective
  • /ˈeɪzənl/
  • Specialized
: azonal
  • The azonal soils are found throughout many different climatic regions.

Examples

  • The researchers noted an azonal pattern in the distribution of the species.

  • In this study, we examine the impact of azonal factors on plant growth.

  • The feature is azonal.

  • This region is azonal.

  • In this study, we examine the impact of azonal factors on plant growth.

  • The azonal soils are found throughout many different climatic regions.

  • The researchers noted an azonal pattern in the distribution of the species.

Synonyms

azonic
vsazonal
  • Specialized
9.9

Appears in many different areas

is the same meaning but used as an alternative form

Antonyms

zonal
2 6.3

About a certain area or parts of a larger place

Surface Forms

azonal positive

Morphology

azonal = zonal (semi-transparent) = a + zone + al

For learners who know 'zonal', the scientific prefix 'a-' can suggest 'not zonal', but this prefix is not highly familiar in general English.

Etymology

Azonal comes from a- meaning 'not' and zonal, which comes from zone. So an azonal feature is one that appears across many climates or areas, not just in one zone.