stratigraphy noun. [strǝ'tɪgrǝfi] M19.
[from STRATUM + -I- + -GRAPHY.]
The branch of geology that deals with the order and relative position of the strata of the earth's crust; the stratigraphical features (of a country etc.), the order and relative position of strata. Also, (the analysis of) the relative position of things, esp. archaeological artefacts, occurring in layers or strata.

■ stratigrapher noun an expert in stratigraphy, a person who maps or delineates strata L19.

■ strati'graphic adjective of or pertaining to stratigraphy or the analysis of stratification L19.

■ strati'graphical adjective (now chiefly Archaeology) = stratigraphic E19.

■ strati'graphically adverb in a stratigraphic respect, with regard to stratigraphy M19.

■ stratigraphist noun (rare) = stratigrapher L19.

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