Terrain
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /təˈɹeɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Terrain is a noun meaning (geology) A single, distinctive rock formation; an area having a preponderance of a particular rock or group of rocks.
Meaning
(geology) A single, distinctive rock formation; an area having a preponderance of a particular rock or group of rocks.
More Meanings
- An area of land or its particular features.
- (homeopathy) An individual's overall state of health.
- (chiefly aviation) The surface of the earth; the ground.
Example Sentences
TOO LOW, TERRAIN
controlled flight into terrain
The race will be run over a variety of terrain, including grass and sand.
This approach requires the aircraft to stay at an altitude of at least 3000 feet MSL until crossing the VOR in order to maintain terrain clearance.
Word Forms
- terrains
Synonyms for terrain
Depending on context, synonyms include ground, terrane.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include soil, landform, coalface, land, ground, hillside.
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