geochronic

/dʒiːoʊˈkrɒnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or determined by the study of the Earth’s surface features as recorded in rocks and landforms.

“Geologists study the geochronic record to understand the Earth’s history.”

2. noun

a geochronological scale or system.

“The geochronic scale was developed to measure the Earth’s age.”

Synonyms

  • chronostratigraphic
  • geochronological

Antonyms

  • anachronic
  • temporally irrelevant