allochthon
|al-loch-thon|
C2
/əˈlɒkθɒn/
displaced rock
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allochthon' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allokhthon,' where 'allo-' meant 'other' and 'khthon' meant 'earth.'
Historical Evolution
'allokhthon' transformed into the German word 'Allochthon,' and eventually became the modern English word 'allochthon.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'other earth,' but over time it evolved into its current geological meaning of 'displaced rock mass.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a geological term referring to a mass of rock that has been moved from its original site of formation, typically by tectonic forces.
The allochthon was displaced several kilometers from its original location.
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Last updated: 2025/06/27 17:36