geological

/dʒiːɒlʌdʒɪkəl/; /dʒiːɑːlɒdʒɪkəl/; /dʒiːɑːlɪdʒɪkəl/; /dʒiːɑːlɒdʒɪkəl/; /dʒiːɔːlɒdʒɪkəl/; /dʒiːɔːlɪdʒɪkəl/; /dʒiːɔːlɒdʒɪkəl/; /dʒiːlɒdʒɪkəl/; /dʒiːlɪdʒɪkəl/; /dʒɪɔːlɪdʒɪkəl/; /dʒiːɒlɪdʒɪkəl/; /dʒiːɒlɒdʒɪkəl/; /dʒiːɔːlɒdʒɪkəl/; /dʒiːɔːlɪdʒɪkəl/; /dʒɪlɒdʒɪkəl/; /dʒɪlɪdʒɪkəl/; /dʒɪɔːlɪdʒɪkəl/; /dʒɪɒlɪdʒɪkəl/; /dʒɪɒlɒdʒɪkəl/; /dʒɪɔːlɒdʒɪkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the study of the Earth’s physical structure, composition, and processes

“The geologist spent years studying the geological formation of the mountain range.”

2. noun

the study of the Earth’s physical structure, composition, and processes

“She received a degree in geology, which is the branch of geology that studies the Earth’s physical processes.”

3. noun

a branch or division of geology

“The field of geochemistry is a branch of geology that studies the chemical composition of the Earth.”

4. noun

the physical features of the Earth’s surface

“The geological survey revealed a vast network of underground caverns and tunnels.”

5. noun

the study of the Earth’s physical history

“He is a specialist in paleogeology, which is the study of ancient geological events.”

6. noun

a geological feature

“The limestone caves were a remarkable geological feature of the region.”

Synonyms

  • geochronological
  • geomorphological
  • petrological

Antonyms

  • atmospheric
  • meteorological