sedimentary

adjective/ˌsɛdɪˈmɛntəri/

Frequency rank: #11,799 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

relating to rock or deposits formed by the accumulation and compression of sediment over time.

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Example sentence

The canyon walls are made of sedimentary rock formed by layers of compressed sand and mud.

Synonyms & related words

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