planation

English

Etymology

From plane +‎ -ation.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pleɪˈneɪʃən/, /pləˈneɪʃən/

Noun

planation (countable and uncountable, plural planations)

1. (geology) The formation of a flat surface by erosion and deposition
2. (biology) The morphological transformation of a three-dimensional structure into a two-dimensional one through development or evolution

Derived terms

• cryoplanation

Related terms

• planar
• plane

Translations

The formation of a flat surface

• Polish: planacja f, gradacja (pl) f

The morphological transformation of a three-dimensional structure

Anagrams

• Platonian, platinoan