Clastic (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Of or belonging to or being a rock composed of fragments of older rocks (e.g., conglomerates or sandstone).

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The geologist studied the clastic sedimentary rocks to understand the region's tectonic history.
• Clastic rocks, such as shale and sandstone, are formed from the erosion of pre-existing rocks.
• The clastic dikes that cut through the volcanic rocks provided valuable information about the area's geological past.
• The composition of the clastic sedimentary rocks suggested that they were formed in a shallow marine environment.
• The presence of clastic rocks in the mountain range indicated that the area had undergone significant tectonic activity.

Related Words

• Clast (noun)
• Clastic Rock (noun)

Meaning ²

Capable of being taken apart; "the professor had a clastic model of the human brain".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The company's clastic phone design allowed for easy disassembly and repair of its components.
• The architect created a clastic model of the proposed building to test its structural integrity.
• The teacher used a clastic diagram of the cell to illustrate its various organelles and functions.
• The artist's clastic sculpture could be rearranged into multiple configurations, challenging the viewer's perceptions.
• The engineer designed a clastic prototype of the robotic arm, allowing for easy modification and upgrading of its components.