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Definition of geophysical

geophysical

/ˌdʒiːəʊˈfɪzɪkəl/
ge · o · phys · i · cal
Adverb:geophysically
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1

Relating to the physics of the Earth and its environment, including its magnetic and gravitational fields, internal structure, and seismic activity.

Example

"The research team conducted a geophysical survey of the valley to locate underground water reserves and fault lines."

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• Nearby Words

geometrically
geometry
geophagus
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geopolitical
geopolitics
george

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century by combining the Greek prefix geo- ('earth') with physical, ultimately from Ancient Greek physikos ('pertaining to nature').

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