geology

[ jee-ol-uh-jee ]

/ dʒiˈɒl ə dʒi /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR geology ON THESAURUS.COM

noun, plural ge·ol·o·gies.

the science that deals with the dynamics and physical history of the earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the physical, chemical, and biological changes that the earth has undergone or is undergoing.

the study of this science.

the geologic features and processes occurring in a given region on the earth or on a celestial body: the geology of Mars; the geology of eastern Kentucky.

Origin of geology

First recorded in 1680–90; geo- + -logy

Words nearby geology

Geological Survey, geological timescale, geologic time, geologist, geologize, geology, geom., geomagnetic, geomagnetic equator, geomagnetic pole, geomagnetic reversal

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for geology

There are landers looking at the interior geology and measuring the planet’s seismic activity.
We need to go to Venus as soon as possible|Neel Patel|September 16, 2020|MIT Technology Review
A coffee’s chemical quality “comes down to geology,” Ehleringer says.
How does a crop’s environment shape a food’s smell and taste?|Carolyn Beans|September 10, 2020|Science News
While an elemental analysis can authenticate a product’s terroir, it does not suggest that geology shapes flavor.
How does a crop’s environment shape a food’s smell and taste?|Carolyn Beans|September 10, 2020|Science News
Although it’s an asteroid, its geology is compelling and diverse.
The 5 best places to explore in the solar system—besides Mars|Neel Patel|August 17, 2020|MIT Technology Review

As someone who studies Martian geology, I’m definitely looking forward to 2031 but am grateful I don’t have to wait 11 years to study rocks from Mars.
Meteorites From Mars Contain Clues About the Red Planet’s Geology|Arya Udry|June 17, 2020|Singularity Hub
Geology is important to making great wine, and it is particularly respected by French vintners.
Wine, Watch Out! These Ciders Are Just as Good|Jordan Salcito|July 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Your background in geology has a big influence on this book.
The Man Who Made America: Simone Winchester Talks New Book|Eric Herschthal|October 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Geology, literally, as I say in this book, “underlies everything.”
The Man Who Made America: Simone Winchester Talks New Book|Eric Herschthal|October 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He recommended I take the Oxford University entrance exam in geology, and I did fairly well.
The Man Who Made America: Simone Winchester Talks New Book|Eric Herschthal|October 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The Daily Pic: Just when he hit it big with geology, the Californian turned to sociology.
Llyn Foulkes Changes Tacks|Blake Gopnik|July 31, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The geology, as might have been expected, was very interesting.
A Naturalist's Voyage Round the World|Charles Darwin
So important are these beds in China, that had geology originated in that country, the Mesozoic might have been our age of coal.
The Story of the Earth and Man|J. W. Dawson
We do not strike our roots down deep into the geology of long-gone ages.
The Last Harvest|John Burroughs
Geology was the subject which occupied him longest and absorbed him most.
Captains of Industry|James Parton
I acknowledge that these are but slight glimpses of the geology and chemistry of other worlds.
The Religion of Geology and Its Connected Sciences|Edward Hitchcock

British Dictionary definitions for geology

geology

/ (dʒɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the scientific study of the origin, history, structure, and composition of the earth

the geological features of a district or country

Derived forms of geology

geological (ˌdʒɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) or geologic, adjectivegeologically, adverbgeologist or geologer, noun

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for geology

geology

The science devoted to the study of the Earth, particularly the solid Earth and the rocks that compose it.

Scientific definitions for geology

geology

[ jē-ŏl′ə-jē ]

The scientific study of the origin of the Earth along with its rocks, minerals, land forms, and life forms, and of the processes that have affected them over the course of the Earth's history.

The structure of a specific region of the Earth, including its rocks, soils, mountains, fossils, and other features.

单词	geology
释义	geology [ jee-ol-uh-jee ] / dʒiˈɒl ə dʒi / SEE SYNONYMS FOR geology ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural ge·ol·o·gies. the science that deals with the dynamics and physical history of the earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the physical, chemical, and biological changes that the earth has undergone or is undergoing. the study of this science. the geologic features and processes occurring in a given region on the earth or on a celestial body: the geology of Mars; the geology of eastern Kentucky. Origin of geology First recorded in 1680–90; geo- + -logy Words nearby geology Geological Survey, geological timescale, geologic time, geologist, geologize, geology, geom., geomagnetic, geomagnetic equator, geomagnetic pole, geomagnetic reversal Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for geology There are landers looking at the interior geology and measuring the planet’s seismic activity. We need to go to Venus as soon as possible\|Neel Patel\|September 16, 2020\|MIT Technology Review A coffee’s chemical quality “comes down to geology,” Ehleringer says. How does a crop’s environment shape a food’s smell and taste?\|Carolyn Beans\|September 10, 2020\|Science News While an elemental analysis can authenticate a product’s terroir, it does not suggest that geology shapes flavor. How does a crop’s environment shape a food’s smell and taste?\|Carolyn Beans\|September 10, 2020\|Science News Although it’s an asteroid, its geology is compelling and diverse. The 5 best places to explore in the solar system—besides Mars\|Neel Patel\|August 17, 2020\|MIT Technology Review As someone who studies Martian geology, I’m definitely looking forward to 2031 but am grateful I don’t have to wait 11 years to study rocks from Mars. Meteorites From Mars Contain Clues About the Red Planet’s Geology\|Arya Udry\|June 17, 2020\|Singularity Hub Geology is important to making great wine, and it is particularly respected by French vintners. Wine, Watch Out! These Ciders Are Just as Good\|Jordan Salcito\|July 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Your background in geology has a big influence on this book. The Man Who Made America: Simone Winchester Talks New Book\|Eric Herschthal\|October 17, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Geology, literally, as I say in this book, “underlies everything.” The Man Who Made America: Simone Winchester Talks New Book\|Eric Herschthal\|October 17, 2013\|DAILY BEAST He recommended I take the Oxford University entrance exam in geology, and I did fairly well. The Man Who Made America: Simone Winchester Talks New Book\|Eric Herschthal\|October 17, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The Daily Pic: Just when he hit it big with geology, the Californian turned to sociology. Llyn Foulkes Changes Tacks\|Blake Gopnik\|July 31, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The geology, as might have been expected, was very interesting. A Naturalist's Voyage Round the World\|Charles Darwin So important are these beds in China, that had geology originated in that country, the Mesozoic might have been our age of coal. The Story of the Earth and Man\|J. W. Dawson We do not strike our roots down deep into the geology of long-gone ages. The Last Harvest\|John Burroughs Geology was the subject which occupied him longest and absorbed him most. Captains of Industry\|James Parton I acknowledge that these are but slight glimpses of the geology and chemistry of other worlds. The Religion of Geology and Its Connected Sciences\|Edward Hitchcock British Dictionary definitions for geology geology / (dʒɪˈɒlədʒɪ) / noun the scientific study of the origin, history, structure, and composition of the earth the geological features of a district or country Derived forms of geology geological (ˌdʒɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) or geologic, adjectivegeologically, adverbgeologist or geologer, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to geology topography, geopolitics, earth science, cartography, physiography, topology, chorography Cultural definitions for geology geology The science devoted to the study of the Earth, particularly the solid Earth and the rocks that compose it. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Scientific definitions for geology geology [ jē-ŏl′ə-jē ] The scientific study of the origin of the Earth along with its rocks, minerals, land forms, and life forms, and of the processes that have affected them over the course of the Earth's history. The structure of a specific region of the Earth, including its rocks, soils, mountains, fossils, and other features. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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geology

noun, plural ge·ol·o·gies.

Origin of geology

Words nearby geology

Example sentences from the Web for geology

British Dictionary definitions for geology

noun

Derived forms of geology

Words related to geology

Cultural definitions for geology

Scientific definitions for geology