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noun ge·ol·o·gy \ jē-ˈä-lə-jē \

Definition of geology

plural geologies
1 a :a science that deals with the history of the earth and its life especially as recorded in rocks
b :a study of the solid matter of a celestial body (such as the moon)
2 :geologic features
  • the geology of Arizona
3 :a treatise on geology
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geologist

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  1. learning about the geology of Hawaii

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Origin and Etymology of geology

New Latin geologia, from ge- + -logia -logy

Other Geology Terms

anthracite, boulder, cwm, erratic, igneous, intrusive, mesa, sedimentary, silt, swale

GEOLOGY Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of geology for English Language Learners

  • : a science that studies rocks, layers of soil, etc., in order to learn about the history of the Earth and its life

  • : the rocks, land, processes of land formation, etc., of a particular area

GEOLOGY Defined for Kids

geology

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noun ge·ol·o·gy \ jē-ˈä-lə-jē \

Definition of geology for Students

1 :a science that deals with the history of the earth and its life especially as recorded in rocks
2 :the geologic features (as mountains or plains) of an area

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