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Definition of geologic

geologic

/ˌdʒiː.əˈlɑː.dʒɪk/
ge · o · log · ic
Adverb:geologically
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geologic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to geology, or to the physical structure, substance, and history of the Earth and its rocks.

Example

"The canyon walls expose millions of years of geologic history in distinct layers of sedimentary rock."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Geologic' and 'geological' are largely interchangeable, though 'geologic' is slightly more common in American English for fixed technical phrases such as 'geologic time' or 'geologic fault.'

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• Nearby Words

geography
geolocate
geolocation
geologic
geological
geologically
geologist

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century from Modern Latin 'geologia' (from Ancient Greek 'ge', meaning 'earth', and '-logia', meaning 'study') combined with the adjectival suffix '-ic'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Geologic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/geologic
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