synclastic Meaning & Definition
-æstɪk
What Does Synclastic Mean?
Synclastic is an adjective that means curved toward the same side in all directions. It can also mean of a surface whose Gaussian curvature is positive at all points.
Quick Facts About Synclastic
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-æstɪk/ |
| Antonyms | anticlastic |
Synclastic Definition (Adjective)
- curved toward the same side in all directions
- of a surface whose Gaussian curvature is positive at all points
Synonyms of Synclastic
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Synclastic synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Synclastic
Word Forms & Grammar
synclastic
Origin of Synclastic
From Ancient Greek σύν (sún, “with, together”) + κλαστός (klastós, “broken in pieces”) + -ic.