noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An area of older rocks surrounded by younger rocks, typically formed by erosion of part of the younger rock.
2. 2
   A value that fits a pattern, rather than being an outlier.

Antonyms

All antonyms

outlier

Etymology

From in + lier.

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