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isocline

Syllabification: (i·so·cline)
Pronunciation: /ˈīsəˌklīn/

Definition of isocline

noun

  • a line on a diagram or map connecting points of equal gradient or inclination.

Derivatives

isoclinic

Pronunciation: /ˌīsəˈklinik/

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century (denoting an isoclinal line or fold): from Greek isoklinēs 'equally balanced', from klinein 'to lean, slope'

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