geological

adjective

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

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Via pipelines, the supercritical CO2 is delivered to injection wells where it’s stored permanently in deep underground geological formations, generally one to two kilometers deep. Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025 If there were a geological shift, an earthquake, a rock slide, that would be that. Ann Patchett, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025 Located just south of Ken Caryl, South Valley Park is a gem in the Jefferson County Open Space system, a geological marvel. John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025 The Maastrichtian was the youngest geological layer of this period, dating between 72 and 66 million years ago. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025 Weyman needed geological tests to ensure the stability of his bluff-top lot. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025 According to Zhang the bridge and a nearby tourism facility, which includes a geological museum, tower-top café and bungee jumping, is expected to attract more than one million visitors per year, boosting the local economy. James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025 Climb the 207 steps from Lakeshore Drive all the way up to Arch Rock, and stop in the new Milliken Nature Center to learn more about the island’s fascinating geological wonders and its very formation. Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025 Boasting striking geological features and containing one of the world’s richest fossil beds, Badlands National Park in South Dakota draws visitors from across the globe to witness its rugged beauty. Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025

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

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“Geological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geological. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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