Word
geologic
Phoneticsge·o·log·ic, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌdʒiəˈɫɑdʒɪk/
UK/dʒˌɪəlˈɒdʒɪk/
Geology
Definition
adj. relating to the study of the Earth's physical structure and the rocks it is made of. It describes things that happen over very long periods of time, like the movement of mountains.
adj. relating to the study of the Earth's physical structure, substance, and history. Typically used to describe processes or time scales involving the Earth's crust and rock formations.
Examples
“The Grand Canyon shows millions of years of geologic history.”
“Scientists use geologic mapping to identify areas at high risk for earthquakes or volcanic activity.”
“The movement of tectonic plates is a slow geologic process that reshapes the continents over hundreds of millions of years.”
Examples
simple
“The Grand Canyon shows millions of years of geologic history.”
contextual
“Scientists use geologic mapping to identify areas at high risk for earthquakes or volcanic activity.”
complex
“The movement of tectonic plates is a slow geologic process that reshapes the continents over hundreds of millions of years.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun; 'geological' is a more common variant in British English.
Real-World Examples
“Scientists cannot determine whether those organic molecules were produced through biologic or geologic processes.” “Yet geologic evidence shows stable liquid water already existed long before that.” Etymology
From geology + -ic, perhaps after French géologique.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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