geology

[ jee-ol-uh-jee ]

/ dʒiˈɒl ə dʒi /

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noun, plural ge·ol·o·gies.

the science that deals with the dynamics and physical history of the earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the physical, chemical, and biological changes that the earth has undergone or is undergoing.

the study of this science.

the geologic features and processes occurring in a given region on the earth or on a celestial body: the geology of Mars; the geology of eastern Kentucky.

Nearby words

geological cycle, geological survey, geological timescale, geologist, geologize, geology, geom., geomagnetic, geomagnetic equator, geomagnetic pole, geomagnetic reversal

Origin of geology

First recorded in 1680–90; geo- + -logy

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Geology, literally, as I say in this book, “underlies everything.”
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He recommended I take the Oxford University entrance exam in geology, and I did fairly well.
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The geology, as might have been expected, was very interesting.
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Geology was the subject which occupied him longest and absorbed him most.
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British Dictionary definitions for geology

geology

/ (dʒɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the scientific study of the origin, history, structure, and composition of the earth

the geological features of a district or country

Derived Forms

geological (ˌdʒɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) or geologic, adjectivegeologically, adverbgeologist or geologer, noun

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Science definitions for geology

geology

[ jē-ŏl′ə-jē ]

The scientific study of the origin of the Earth along with its rocks, minerals, land forms, and life forms, and of the processes that have affected them over the course of the Earth's history.

The structure of a specific region of the Earth, including its rocks, soils, mountains, fossils, and other features.

Culture definitions for geology

geology

The science devoted to the study of the Earth, particularly the solid Earth and the rocks that compose it.