word
sedimentary
sed-ih-MEN-tuh-ree
ˌsɛdɪˈmɛntəriListen
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Syllable breakdown
sedimentary
Sounds like
Say 'sed-ih-MEN-tuh-ree'.
Dictionary meaning
Relating to rock formed by the consolidation of sediment deposited by water, wind, or glaciers.
History and origin
Latin — 'sedimentum' (settling).
Examples
- Limestone and sandstone are common sedimentary rocks containing fossilised remains.
Common mispronunciations
sed-ih-MEN-treeSEH-dih-men-tair-ee
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