Subnival
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sʌbˈnaɪvl̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Subnival is an adjective meaning Of a habitat: of an altitude, latitude, or type just below that which would be permanently covered by snow (the snow line).
Meaning
Of a habitat: of an altitude, latitude, or type just below that which would be permanently covered by snow (the snow line).
More Meanings
- Growing or capable of growing, or occurring, underneath snow; subnivean.
Example Sentences
In this way, the ‘subnival’ mountain range on the southern facet with its strong solifluction influence (level slope formation) approaches in height the ‘nival’ mountain range on the northern facet, which is distinguished by its well developed glacial forms.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include subnivean, snowcapt, snowcovered, besnowed, oversnowed, snowclad.
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