Geological Meaning
/ˌdʒiː.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪk.əl/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjSynonym of geologic.
Sentence Examples
That decision, in turn, was affected by the geological structure of the hill itself.
Can you give me a geological explanation of lava?
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ survey of the region revealed extremely old rock layers.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The Grand Canyon is a spectacular ____ wonder that reveals millions of years of Earth's complex history.
Word Origin & History
From Renaissance Latin geōlogia + -ical; first attested slightly earlier than geology. By surface analysis, geo- + -logical.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Phoenix and Lubbock are both caught in severe drought, and it is going to get much worse. We may see many such [dust] storms in the decades ahead, along with species extinctions, radical disturbance of ecosystems, and intensified social conflict over land and water. Welcome to the Anthropocene, the epoch when humans have become a major geological and climatic force."
— 2012 January 26, Donald Worster, “A Drier and Hotter Future”, in American Scientist, volume 100, number 1, archived from the original on 26 Jan 2012, page 70:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ survey of the region revealed extremely old rock layers.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The Grand Canyon is a spectacular ____ wonder that reveals millions of years of Earth's complex history.