English Explanatory Dictionary

inlier

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An area of older rocks surrounded by younger rocks, typically formed by erosion of part of the younger rock.
  2. A value that fits a pattern, rather than being an outlier.

Word forms

inlier inliers

Etymology

From in + lier.

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