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Definition of geological

geological

/ˌdʒiː.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
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Adverb:geologically
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geological Lexical Profile

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1

Relating to the scientific study of the Earth's physical structure, substance, history, and the processes that act upon it.

Example

"The university's geological survey revealed a previously unknown fault line beneath the valley."

2

Relating to the rocks, minerals, crust, or physical strata of the Earth or another planetary body.

Example

"Visitors to the national park admired the striking geological formations carved by millions of years of wind and water erosion."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century from 'geology' plus the adjectival suffix '-ical', ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek roots 'ge' (meaning 'earth') and '-logia' (meaning 'study of').

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