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Definition of geoscience

geoscience

/ˌdʒiː.oʊˈsaɪ.əns/
ge · o · sci · ence
Adverb:geoscientifically
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Plural:geosciences
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Adjective:geoscientific
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geoscience Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of the natural sciences that deal with the physical constitution, structure, history, and processes of the Earth, including geology, meteorology, oceanography, and geophysics; earth science.

Example

"She decided to major in geoscience to better understand how tectonic activity and climate systems interact."

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georgian
georgina
georgina river
geoscience
geotag
geothermal
geothermally

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 20th century from the Ancient Greek combining form 'geo-' (from 'gē', meaning 'earth') and 'science' (from Latin 'scientia', meaning 'knowledge').

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