geology

noun

ge·​ol·​o·​gy jē-ˈä-lə-jē How to pronounce geology (audio)
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
geologist noun

Examples of geology in a Sentence

learning about the geology of Hawaii
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Already, the Perseverance team operating the rover from southern California have found signs of unusual geology. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024 In the future, scientists may also use the 3D scans to learn more about the geology of the sea floor or the creatures that are now living among the wreckage, per BBC News. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024 Finally, both crafts will carry a host of cameras and light sensors that will provide unprecedented images of the geology and composition of the moon’s icy surfaces. Mike Sori, Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024 Mars geology Mars is an intriguing planet from a geological and atmospheric perspective. Joel S. Levine, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for geology 

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1735, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of geology was in 1735

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Cite this Entry

“Geology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geology. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

geology

noun
ge·​ol·​o·​gy jē-ˈäl-ə-jē How to pronounce geology (audio)
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 features of a heavenly body (as the moon)
2
: the geologic features (as mountains or plains) of an area
geologic
ˌjē-ə-ˈläj-ik
adjective
or geological
-i-kəl
geologically
-i-k(ə-)lē
adverb
geologist noun

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