geological

adjective

geo·​log·​i·​cal ˌjē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce geological (audio)
variants or less commonly geologic
: of, relating to, or based on geology
geologically adverb

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Instead, the team estimates that many of the fossils’ nearest possible original location were in geological formations over 18.5 miles away. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 Nov. 2024 Picture an insurance company capable of developing a digital twin of the Earth to simulate and better forecast atmospheric and geological risks. Nathan Warren, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024 Each region offers unique characteristics, such as diverse geological formations and access to sunlight, which are critical for mission availability. Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 Thanks to geological surveys and detailed chemical analysis, a team of researchers discovered that giant amethyst geodes formed within a steady groundwater flow and at unexpectedly low crystallization temperatures. David Bressan, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 Still, this mishmash of meteorological and geological references is assertive and hopeful. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024 Mars geology Mars is an intriguing planet from a geological and atmospheric perspective. Joel S. Levine, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2024 But after visiting this slice of high desert (and subsequently moving here), my appreciation and fondness for the Southwest’s geological diversity, and that of Sedona’s upper Sonoran Desert region has only deepened. Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024 The project, spanning 65 acres in Ector County, will feature an extensive network of pipes, buildings and fans designed to scrub CO2 from the air and store it underground in geological features. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see geology

First Known Use

circa 1723, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of geological was circa 1723

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“Geological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geological. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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