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Definition of geothermal
geothermal
/ˌdʒiː.oʊˈθɜːr.məl/
ge · o · ther · mal
Adverb:geothermally
geothermal Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
4
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• adjective
1
Relating to, originating from, or utilizing the internal heat of the Earth.
Example
"Iceland relies heavily on geothermal energy to heat its homes and generate electricity."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 19th century from the Greek roots 'geō-' (meaning 'earth') and 'thermē' (meaning 'heat'), combined with the adjectival suffix '-al'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Geothermal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/geothermal