geological
adjective
geo·log·i·cal
ˌjē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 
variants
or less commonly geologic
: of, relating to, or based on geology
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If empires could assign names to vast mountain ranges—Hindu Kush, from the Persian kushtan, to kill—with administrative casualness, as if naming could override geological fact, why not render those summits as battered cookware?
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Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Naples, though known for its geological instability and its organized crime, fazes them not one bit.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Madrigal masterfully weaves together the financial, technological, and geological forces that shaped his hometown, and shows us how individual lives were shaped by these powerful currents.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
The overall project also integrates the use of local materials to connect visitors with the geological surroundings.
—New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2026
The deep ocean works the same way over geological time.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Scientifically, however, the anomaly is profound, revealing how material is arranged deep within Earth and how that distribution has evolved over geological time, Forte explained.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2026
These geological features provide the small reptiles with hiding spots and surfaces to navigate during their active nighttime hours and restful daytime retreats.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Part of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark, this trail is a geological wonderland, boasting hexagonal rock columns and secret caves that wouldn't look out of place in a dinosaur's backyard.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
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Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Naples, though known for its geological instability and its organized crime, fazes them not one bit.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Madrigal masterfully weaves together the financial, technological, and geological forces that shaped his hometown, and shows us how individual lives were shaped by these powerful currents.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
The overall project also integrates the use of local materials to connect visitors with the geological surroundings.
—New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2026
The deep ocean works the same way over geological time.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Scientifically, however, the anomaly is profound, revealing how material is arranged deep within Earth and how that distribution has evolved over geological time, Forte explained.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2026
These geological features provide the small reptiles with hiding spots and surfaces to navigate during their active nighttime hours and restful daytime retreats.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Part of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark, this trail is a geological wonderland, boasting hexagonal rock columns and secret caves that wouldn't look out of place in a dinosaur's backyard.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
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“Geological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geological. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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