geoscientific
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/ˌdʒiː.oʊ.saɪˈɛn.tɪ.fɪk/
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/ˌdʒiː.əʊ.saɪˈɛn.tɪ.fɪk/
Earth science-related
Etymology
'geoscientific' originates from the combination of 'geo-' from Greek 'gē' meaning 'earth' and 'scientific' from Latin 'scientificus' meaning 'producing knowledge'.
'geoscientific' evolved from the term 'geoscience', which was first used in the 19th century to describe the study of the Earth.
Initially, it meant 'related to the 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 scientific study of the Earth, including its composition, structure, processes, and history.
The geoscientific research provided new insights into the Earth's crust.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/23 20:22