Anaclinal

/ˌænəˈklaɪnəl/ adjective

In geology and geography, sloping in a direction opposite to the natural or expected slope, or relating to layers tilted against the dip.

From Greek ana- (against, back) plus Latin clinalis (relating to slope, from clinare 'to lean'). This technical geological term describes unusual slope directions.

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