Striation

Pronunciation: /straɪˈeɪʃən/

Definitions of striation

noun a linear mark or band differing in color or texture from the surface on which it is found

Example Sentences

A1 The rock had clear striations running through it.

A2 The striation on the shell indicated its age.

B1 Geologists study the striations in rocks to understand their formation.

B2 The striation patterns in the wood were intricate and beautiful.

C1 The artist used striation as a motif in their latest series of paintings.

C2 The striation in the marble sculpture was expertly carved and added depth to the piece.

Examples of striation in a Sentence

formal The geologist observed the striation in the rock formation, indicating the direction of past glacial movement.

informal I noticed the striation marks on the wall from where someone dragged their furniture across.

slang Check out the cool striation pattern on this piece of wood!

figurative The striation of emotions on her face told a complex story of inner turmoil.

Grammatical Forms of striation

• plural: striations
• comparative: more striated
• superlative: most striated
• present tense: striates
• future tense: will striate
• perfect tense: has striated
• continuous tense: is striating
• singular: striation
• positive degree: striation
• infinitive: to striate
• gerund: striating
• participle: striated

Origin and Evolution of striation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'striation' originated from the Latin word 'striare', which means 'to groove or furrow'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in geology to describe the parallel lines or grooves on rocks, the term 'striation' has evolved to also refer to similar markings in other contexts such as biology, anatomy, and art.