geotechnical

adjective

geo·​tech·​ni·​cal ˌjē-ō-ˈtek-ni-kəl 

: of or relating to geotechnical engineering

Examples of geotechnical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yet experienced engineers identified unresolved questions around geotechnical conditions, hydrology, constructability or hidden assumptions. — Babajide Ojuola, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

For example, a geotechnical report found shallow bedrock on the parcel and concluded that mechanical jackhammering or even blasting would be required to grade the site. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Warren didn’t offer many specifics about the team’s ongoing due diligence process in Indiana, besides noting geotechnical studies are underway. — Chris Placek, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

The output of the analysis has developed criteria emphasizing the necessity of a local geotechnical site investigation for all structures, regardless of their seismic design category. — Leonard David, Space.com, 20 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

geo- + technical entry 1, after French géotechnique

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing geotechnical

• geotechnical engineering

Rhymes for geotechnical

• nontechnical
• electrotechnical
• technical