geologically
|ge-o-log-i-cal-ly|
B2
/ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkli/
(geological)
Earth study
Etymology
Etymology Information
'geologically' originates from the Greek 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 'geologically' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'study of the earth,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the geological features of the Earth.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that relates to geology or the geological features of the Earth.
The area is geologically active, with frequent earthquakes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/18 00:24