geological

adjective

geo·​log·​i·​cal ˌjē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce geological (audio)
variants or less commonly geologic
ˌjē-ə-ˈlä-jik How to pronounce geological (audio)
: of, relating to, or based on geology
geologically
ˌjē-ə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce geological (audio)
adverb

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Meanwhile, from Uçhisar's higher terraces and viewpoints, Cappadocia unfurls below in great geological folds, with Göreme and its surrounding valleys in the distance. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 The gauge data are considered preliminary as the geological survey and weather service work to verify the totals and examine any potential equipment failures during the sudden onslaught of the water. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Challenging construction site The station was built in a high-altitude area with difficult geological and geographic conditions. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026 And most simulants of lunar material are faithful in their geological characteristics, to simulate the lunar surface and its dust, rather than the precise chemistry within. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for geological

Word History

Etymology

see geology

First Known Use

circa 1723, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of geological was circa 1723

Rhymes for geological

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geological
geological age
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“Geological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geological. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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