Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unconformable
Adjective
/ˌʌnkənˈfɔːrməbl/
Definition
Not conformable; not agreeing or consistent with something else.
Examples
- The unconformable layers of rock suggested a significant geological event.
- In the study of sedimentary rocks, unconformable relationships are crucial for understanding Earth’s history.
- Geologists often look for unconformable stratas to identify past environmental changes.
Meaning
In geology, it refers to strata that do not have a continuous or uniform layout, indicating a disruption in the deposition of sedimentary layers.
Synonyms
- Inconsistent
- Discontinuous
- Nonconforming
