geological
|ge-o-log-i-cal|
B2
/ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
Earth study
Etymology
Etymology Information
'geological' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'geōlogia,' where 'geo-' meant 'earth' and '-logia' meant 'study of.'
Historical Evolution
'geōlogia' transformed into the French word 'géologie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'geology,' from which 'geological' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'study of the earth,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the study of the Earth's physical structure and substance.
The geological survey revealed new insights about the mountain range.
Synonyms
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