geologic

[ jee-uh-loj-ik ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or based on geology.

Other Words From

• ge·o·log·i·cal·ly adverb
• non·ge·o·log·ic adjective
• non·ge·o·log·i·cal adjective
• non·ge·o·log·i·cal·ly adverb
• pre·ge·o·log·i·cal adjective
• un·ge·o·log·i·cal adjective
• un·ge·o·log·i·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of geologic¹

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

Example Sentences

Rain and runoff are known to exacerbate and accelerate the land movement, as groundwater drives the geologic shifting.

From Los Angeles Times

"The temperature is going up so fast now, there is nothing in the geologic record I am aware of that we can use for a true comparison," Sternes said.

From Science Daily

Together, these remnants are helping scientists understand how fires have shaped and been shaped by environmental change through geologic time.

From New York Times

"There are places where we see the same kinds of geologic instability that preceded these other events, but there are a lot of people exposed," said Higman.

From Science Daily

Lidar, short for light detection and ranging, is a system used in a variety of applications, including geologic mapping and self-driving vehicles.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• golden
• silvery