What does "ypsiliform" mean?

In the shape of the letter upsilon (Υ (U)).

What is a synonym for "ypsiliform"?

Common synonyms include: arietiform, upsiloid, upsiloid.

How do you pronounce "ypsiliform"?

Pronounced //ˈɪpsɪlɪˌfɔː(ɹ)m//.

Ypsiliform

//ˈɪpsɪlɪˌfɔː(ɹ)m// adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
In the shape of the letter upsilon (Υ (U)).
"The Baxter Hills, near Iron Knob, on northeastern Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, is an isolated ypsiliform fold mountain range developed on a north-pitching syncline […]"

Synonyms

All synonyms

arietiform upsiloid upsiloid

Example

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"The Baxter Hills, near Iron Knob, on northeastern Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, is an isolated ypsiliform fold mountain range developed on a north-pitching syncline […]"

Etymology

From ypsilon + -iform.

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