geology

[ jee-ol-uh-jee ]
/ dʒiˈɒl ə dʒi /

noun, plural ge·ol·o·gies.

the science that deals with the dynamics and physical history of the earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the physical, chemical, and biological changes that the earth has undergone or is undergoing.
the study of this science.
the geologic features and processes occurring in a given region on the earth or on a celestial body: the geology of Mars; the geology of eastern Kentucky.

Origin of geology

First recorded in 1680–90; geo- + -logy

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British Dictionary definitions for geology

geology
/ (dʒɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the scientific study of the origin, history, structure, and composition of the earth
the geological features of a district or country

Derived forms of geology

geological (ˌdʒɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) or geologic, adjective geologically, adverb geologist or geologer, noun

Scientific definitions for geology

geology
[ jē-ŏlə-jē ]

The scientific study of the origin of the Earth along with its rocks, minerals, land forms, and life forms, and of the processes that have affected them over the course of the Earth's history.
The structure of a specific region of the Earth, including its rocks, soils, mountains, fossils, and other features.

Cultural definitions for geology

geology

The science devoted to the study of the Earth, particularly the solid Earth and the rocks that compose it.