* Inselberg: This is a common term for an isolated rocky hill or mountain rising abruptly from a flat plain, especially in arid regions.
* Monadnock: This refers to an isolated hill or mountain that is resistant to erosion and stands above a surrounding plain, typically formed by erosion of softer surrounding rocks.
* Butte: This is a steep-sided hill with a flat top, often smaller than a mesa.
* Mesa: Similar to a butte, but with a larger and flatter top.
* Tor: This is a steep-sided rocky hill or crag, often found in granite regions.
* Rock outcrop: This is a general term for any exposed bedrock, regardless of its shape or size.
* Outlier: This refers to a detached part of a larger formation, usually due to erosion.
The best term to use depends on the specific characteristics of the rock mass and the context in which it is found.
