(di-as-tro-phism) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. the process of movement and deformation of the earth's crust that gives rise to largescale features such as continents and ocean basins and mountains

Example Sentence

The large mountain was caused by diastrophism.

Synonyms

tectonism; orogeny; epeirogeny

Antonyms

lack of movement

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