What does plication mean?
Plication means (now chiefly biology, geology) An act of folding..
Plication
/plɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ · noun
Meaning
(now chiefly biology, geology) An act of folding..
Definitions by Sense
- (now chiefly biology, geology) An act of folding.
- (now chiefly biology, geology) A fold or pleat.
- (surgery) A surgical procedure in which a body part is strengthened or shortened by pulling together folds of excess material, and suturing them into place.
Example Sentences
But the recognition of nappes set out the research project: you need not simply throw up your hands in despair at perverse plications and ceaseless crenelations in the Alps.
Word Forms
- plications
Synonyms for plication
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When Should You Use Plication?
Use plication when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for plication?
Common synonyms include plicature, bend, crimp, fold.
What is the opposite of plication?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use plication in a sentence?
But the recognition of nappes set out the research project: you need not simply throw up your hands in despair at perverse plications and ceaseless crenelations in the Alps.
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