geologic

or ge·o·log·i·cal

[jee-uh-loj-ik or jee-uh-loj-i-kuh l]

adjective

of, relating to, or based on geology.

Origin of geologic

First recorded in 1790–1800; geolog(y) + -ic

Related formsge·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverbnon·ge·o·log·ic, adjectivenon·ge·o·log·i·cal, adjectivenon·ge·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverbpre·ge·o·log·i·cal, adjectiveun·ge·o·log·i·cal, adjectiveun·ge·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for geologic

Contemporary Examples

The sepia-toned photos he took while swimming out in the water give the waves a solid, geologic look.
Surfing’s Golden Age: John Witzig and His Groundbreaking Photos
Josh Dzieza
July 26, 2013
The U.S. Geologic Survey, meanwhile, reported that aftershocks were likely.
The Earthquake That Wasn’t
Daniel Stone
August 23, 2011

Historical Examples

The southwestern corner of Wisconsin is a geologic curiosity.
Project Mastodon
Clifford Donald Simak
This is accomplished by geologic and topographic mapping of the surface.
The Economic Aspect of Geology
C. K. Leith
In such classification the geologic factors are more important.
The Economic Aspect of Geology
C. K. Leith
Just as minerals may be grouped by provinces, they may be grouped by geologic ages.
The Economic Aspect of Geology
C. K. Leith
Field work is an essential part of any course of geologic training.
The Economic Aspect of Geology
C. K. Leith

Word Origin and History for geologic

adj.

1799, from geology + -ic. Geologic time is recorded from 1861.

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or ge·o·log·i·cal

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Examples from the Web for geologic

Contemporary Examples

The sepia-toned photos he took while swimming out in the water give the waves a solid, geologic look.

The U.S. Geologic Survey, meanwhile, reported that aftershocks were likely.

Historical Examples

The southwestern corner of Wisconsin is a geologic curiosity.

This is accomplished by geologic and topographic mapping of the surface.

In such classification the geologic factors are more important.

Just as minerals may be grouped by provinces, they may be grouped by geologic ages.

Field work is an essential part of any course of geologic training.

Word Origin and History for geologic

adj.

Origin of geologic