geological

/dʤiə'lɔdʤik/ Cách viết khác : (geological) /dʤiə'lɔdʤikəl/

Thân thiện

A geologist studies a unique geological formation in the desert.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to geology: Pertaining to the scientific study of the Earth's physical structure, substance, history, and the processes that act upon it.
   • Based on geological principles: Characteristic of or derived from the features, materials, or timescales studied in geology.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The team conducted a geological survey of the region.
  • This geological map shows different rock layers.
  • The canyon's formation is a slow geological process.

Advanced Usage

• "geological time": The vast span of time dealing with the Earth's history, measured in millions or billions of years.
  • Dinosaurs lived in a different geological era.
• "geological feature": A natural physical structure of the Earth, such as a mountain, valley, or rock formation.
  • Glaciers are powerful agents that shape geological features.

Variants and Related Words

• Geologic (adj): An alternative, often synonymous form of 'geological'.
  • The geologic history of the area is complex.
• Geologically (adv): In a manner relating to geology.
  • The area is geologically active.
• Geologist (n): A scientist who studies geology.
  • The geologist examined the rock samples.

Synonyms

• Earth science-related: Pertaining to the study of the Earth.
• Stratigraphic: Relating to the arrangement of rock layers (a specific sub-field).

Related Phrases

• Geological formation: A distinct, mappable body of rock with recognizable characteristics.
  • The cliff is a notable geological formation.
• Geological hazard: A natural Earth process or phenomenon that poses a threat to human life or property, such as an earthquake or landslide.
  • Building codes must consider geological hazards.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or based on geology
   • geological formations
   • geologic forces

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