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单词 resequent
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Definition of resequent in English:

resequent

noun ˈriːsɪkw(ə)ntriˈsiːkw(ə)nt
Geomorphology
  • A stream whose course follows the dip of strata (in the manner of a consequent stream) but is at a lower level than the original surface of the underlying geological formation.

adjective ˈriːsɪkw(ə)ntriˈsiːkw(ə)nt
Geomorphology
  • 1Designating, or characterized by the presence of, a stream or streams whose course follows the dip of strata (in the manner of a consequent stream) but is at a lower level than the original surface of the underlying geological formation.

  • 2Of a fault-line scarp or a related feature: having a relief similar to that originally produced by the faulting; specifically where such relief results from erosion of an obsequent scarp.

Origin

Early 20th century. From re- + -sequent, after insequent, obsequent.

Definition of resequent in US English:

resequent

noun
Geomorphology
  • A stream whose course follows the dip of strata (in the manner of a consequent stream) but is at a lower level than the original surface of the underlying geological formation.

adjective
Geomorphology
  • 1Designating, or characterized by the presence of, a stream or streams whose course follows the dip of strata (in the manner of a consequent stream) but is at a lower level than the original surface of the underlying geological formation.

  • 2Of a fault-line scarp or a related feature: having a relief similar to that originally produced by the faulting; specifically where such relief results from erosion of an obsequent scarp.

Origin

Early 20th century. From re- + -sequent, after insequent, obsequent.

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