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sedimental

sedimental

8.1
Made of small bits of rock or soil that settle in water
  • adjective
  • /ˌsɛdɪˈmɛntəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sedimentario
  • The geologist studied the sedimental layers to understand the area's geological history.

Examples

  • Scientists studied the sedimental composition of the riverbed to understand erosion patterns.

  • The delta was formed by years of sedimental buildup from upstream.

  • The sedimental layers at the bottom of the lake reveal its geological history.

  • The sedimental layers of rock reveal the history of the Earth.

  • Many fossils are found in sedimental deposits.

  • If we analyze the sedimental deposits, we can gain valuable insights into environmental changes over time.

  • Fossils found in sedimental rock formations help scientists learn about ancient life.

Synonyms

sedimentary
vssedimental
  • Specialized
9 6.3

Layers of sand, mud, or small stones press together and form rock

refers to material or things made of loose particles deposited by water or wind

Surface Forms

sedimental positive

Morphology

sedimental = sediment (transparent) = sediment + al

The adjective is transparently formed from 'sediment' plus the common adjective-forming suffix '-al'.

Etymology

The word sedimental comes from sediment, a word for material that 'sits' at the bottom, and that comes from the old Latin root sedere meaning 'to sit'. So sedimental describes things made of or related to that settled material, like the layers of sand or mud at the bottom of a lake.