Elevatory

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Tending to raise, or having power to elevate. not-comparable

    "It is therefore clear that the elevatory forces which gave rise to the mountains operated subsequently to the Cretaceous epoch; and that the mountains themselves are largely made up of the materials deposited in the sea which once occupied their place."

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uplifting

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"It is therefore clear that the elevatory forces which gave rise to the mountains operated subsequently to the Cretaceous epoch; and that the mountains themselves are largely made up of the materials deposited in the sea which once occupied their place."

Etymology

From elevate + -ory.

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