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upcanyon

upcanyon

9.1
The higher part of a canyon away from the entrance
  • noun
translation icon : parte alta del cañón
  • The upcanyon views are breathtaking!

Examples

  • The hikers ventured deep into the upcanyon area, marveling at the towering cliffs around them.

  • As the sun rose, light slowly reached the upcanyon walls above the river.

  • The hikers set up camp in the upcanyon to avoid the crowds near the entrance.

  • Rare plants were discovered growing only in the cooler, shaded upcanyon regions.

  • The upcanyon area is less crowded.

  • As we climbed higher, the view upcanyon revealed a breathtaking landscape of rugged rock formations.

  • The trail led us upcanyon, where we found a secluded spot to rest by the gently flowing creek.

Surface Forms

upcanyon singular
upcanyons plural

Morphology

upcanyon = canyon (transparent) = up + canyon

The nominal sense naming the upper region is a straightforward extension of 'up-' + 'canyon', so learners can infer the meaning from the parts.

Etymology

As a noun, upcanyon combines up ('higher') and canyon (a deep valley) to name the upper region of a canyon. So, the upcanyon is the higher area inside the canyon, farther from the entrance.