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stratigraphic
This term is a specialized technical descriptor used almost exclusively within geology and archaeology. It evokes the image of a vertical cross-section of the earth, where layers of rock or soil act as a chronological record. The word carries a connotation of precision and sequence, implying that the spatial arrangement of materials is the primary evidence for dating events.
Because it describes a scientific methodology, it is typically paired with nouns denoting analysis or physical structures. It is never used in a casual or metaphorical sense to describe layers of a cake or social classes, as those contexts would favor terms like layered or stratified.
Meanings
Examples
The geologist analyzed the stratigraphic column to determine the age of the rock layers.
We need to establish a clear stratigraphic correlation between these two sites.
Look at this stratigraphic sequence and tell me where the unconformity is.
The stratigraphic record provides a timeline of the earths history.
I wonder if the stratigraphic evidence supports the theory of a sudden sea level rise.
The team spent weeks conducting a detailed stratigraphic survey of the canyon walls.
This fossil was found in a stratigraphic layer dating back to the Cretaceous period.
The stratigraphic positioning of the shale suggests an ancient marine environment.
The stratigraphic positioning of the shale suggests an ancient marine environment.