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Peneplain vs Pediment - What's the difference?

peneplain | pediment |

As nouns the difference between peneplain and pediment

is that peneplain is (geomorphology) a low-relief plain representing the final stage of fluvial erosion during times of extended tectonic stability while pediment is (architecture) a classical architectural element consisting of a triangular section or gable found above the horizontal superstructure (entablature) which lies immediately upon the columns; fronton.

peneplain

English

(wikipedia peneplain)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (geomorphology) A low-relief plain representing the final stage of fluvial erosion during times of extended tectonic stability.

    • pediment

    English

    (wikipedia pediment)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (architecture) A classical architectural element consisting of a triangular section or gable found above the horizontal superstructure (entablature) which lies immediately upon the columns; fronton.

    • Related terms

    * tympanum