Stratigraphical

Pronunciation: /ˈˌstɹætəɡɹæfɪkˈæɫ/

Stratigraphical (adj)

  1. Relating to the study of rock layers and how they formed over time.
  2. Used to describe how events are placed in time by looking at the order of layers.

Stratigraphical (adjective)

Examples

  • The stratigraphical study shows how layers formed over time.
  • Stratigraphical analysis helps scientists compare rock layers.