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upcanyon

upcanyon

7.9
In or toward the higher part of a canyon away from the entrance
  • adjective
  • /ʌpˈkænjən/
translation icon : superior al cañón
  • They followed the trail to an upcanyon viewpoint overlooking the valley.

Examples

  • The hikers set up an upcanyon base to explore the higher elevations.

  • Wildlife is often more abundant in the upcanyon areas during the spring.

  • The river flows upcanyon toward the mountains.

  • We hiked upcanyon to find a quiet spot.

  • The hikers set up an upcanyon base to explore the higher elevations.

  • Wildlife is often more abundant in the upcanyon areas during the spring.

  • They followed the trail to an upcanyon viewpoint overlooking the valley.

Synonyms

up
vsupcanyon
828 1.0

Toward the north or the city center

is specific to the upper part of a canyon away from its mouth

Surface Forms

upcanyon positive

Morphology

upcanyon = canyon (transparent) = up + canyon

The directional prefix 'up-' combines with 'canyon' in a straightforward way (analogous to 'upriver' or 'uptown'), so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Upcanyon breaks into up and canyon, where up means 'higher' and canyon means a deep valley. So, as an adjective upcanyon describes something located in the higher part of a canyon, away from its mouth.