Geology

Pronunciation

• IPA: /dÊ’iːɑlÉ™dʒɪ/

Origin

From Modern Latin geologia, from Ancient Greek γῆ (gē, "earth") + -logia ("-logy").

Full definition of geology

Noun

1. The science that studies the structure of the earth (or other planets), together with its origin and development, especially by examination of its rocks.

Derived terms

• astrogeology
• geological
• geologist
• geologic
• hydrogeology
• nongeology
• petrogeology
• photogeology
• radiogeology