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sedimentary Synonyms

Another word for sedimentary

Choosing another word for sedimentary depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Of, relating to, or formed by the deposition and consolidation of mineral or organic particles that have settled from water, wind, or ice (especially of rock).

Usage Example

"Sandstone and limestone are common detrital rocks that often preserve ancient fossils within their distinct layers."

Strong
detrital
alluvial
Weak
stratified

• adjective (Context 2)

Having the nature of or consisting of matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid.

Usage Example

"The old wine bottle had a thick dreggy layer resting at the bottom."

Strong
dreggy
Weak
precipitated

Opposites of sedimentary

The opposite of sedimentary shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

igneous
metamorphic
See all opposites of sedimentary

• Nearby Words

sedentary
sedge
sediment
sedimentary
sedition
seduce
seducer

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sedimentary. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sedimentary
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