adj ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to a river delta. not-comparable
2. 2
   Shaped like the letter delta (Δ), or like an equiangular or equilateral triangle. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

deltic

Etymology

From delta + -ic.

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