geology

[jee-ol-uh-jee]

noun

plural

geologies 

1. the science that deals with the dynamics and physical history of the earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the physical, chemical, and biological changes that the earth has undergone or is undergoing.

2. the study of this science.

3. the geologic features and processes occurring in a given region on the earth or on a celestial body.

   the geology of Mars; the geology of eastern Kentucky.

geology

/ dʒɪˈɒlədʒɪ, ˌdʒɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the scientific study of the origin, history, structure, and composition of the earth

2. the geological features of a district or country

geology

1. The scientific study of the origin of the Earth along with its rocks, minerals, land forms, and life forms, and of the processes that have affected them over the course of the Earth's history.

2. The structure of a specific region of the Earth, including its rocks, soils, mountains, fossils, and other features.

geology

1. The science devoted to the study of the Earth, particularly the solid Earth and the rocks that compose it.

Other Word Forms

• geologically adverb
• geologist noun
• geological adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of geology¹

First recorded in 1680–90; geo- + -logy

Example Sentences

“The more courses that aren’t offered as often, like my geology courses, the more expensive your degree will be,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

"The work carried out by the geologists in our research programme suggested that the complex geology of the shale basins in the UK would make it significantly more difficult and costly to extract," Bradshaw says.

From BBC

Mr Allen said he had never dealt with an engineering problem like it, since most landslips and sinkholes were created by naturally occurring geology.

From BBC

“It came as a surprise that you could get such a long rupture,” said Jean-Philippe Avouac, a coauthor of the study and a professor of geology and mechanical and civil engineering at Caltech.

From Los Angeles Times

Goff instead encouraged students to draw inspiration from the geology and culture of locations, from their own fantasies and from sources as wide as music and mythology.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• earth science 
• geopolitics 
• topography