geophysical
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/ˌdʒiːoʊˈfɪzɪkəl/
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/ˌdʒiːəʊˈfɪzɪkəl/
Earth's physical properties
Etymology
'geophysical' originates from the Greek word 'geo' meaning 'earth' and 'physikos' meaning 'natural'.
'geophysical' evolved from the combination of 'geo' and 'physical', reflecting the study of Earth's physical properties.
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the physical properties of the Earth', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the physics of the Earth and its environment, including the study of earthquakes, the Earth's magnetic and gravitational fields, and the movement of the Earth's crust.
The geophysical survey revealed significant mineral deposits.
Synonyms
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