geologic

American

[jee-uh-loj-ik] / ˌdʒi əˈlɒdʒ ɪk /

Also geological

adjective

of, relating to, or based on geology.

Other Word Forms

geologically adverb
nongeologic adjective
nongeological adjective
nongeologically adverb
pregeological adjective
ungeological adjective
ungeologically adverb

Etymology

Origin of geologic

First recorded in 1790–1800; geolog(y) + -ic

Explanation

Anything that's geologic has something to do with the structure of the Earth and the way it has changed over time. Scientists who study geologic features — including rocks in the earth's crust, volcanoes, sandy beaches, and all the other non-living things that make up our planet — are called geologists. If you're interested in geologic formations like the long, pointy mineral deposits that grow in caves, stalagmites and stalactites, you might consider a geologic career path too! Geologic is from geology and its Greek roots geo, "earth," and -logia, "a science."

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Example Sentences

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The rapid drawdown caused damage to the geologic sites around the Gulf Coast where the oil is stored.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Much of that growth came from unconventional drilling, including hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling from geologic formations such as shale rock.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 16, 2026

Researchers rely heavily on fossilized bones to understand these environments, since the soft blades of seagrass rarely leave impressions in the geologic record.

From Science Daily • Dec. 12, 2025

The region has long been prized by chemical companies for its geologic features.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

For these are the last remaining members of a race that flourished over four continents as far back in geologic time as the upper Jurassic period.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

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