Definitions for geology
dʒiˈɒl ə dʒige·ol·o·gy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.9 / 7 votes

1. geologynoun

   a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.8 / 5 votes

1. geologynoun

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

2. Etymology: From Modern geologia, from γῆ + -logia.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Geologynoun

   The doctrine of the earth; the knowledge of the state and nature of the earth.

   Etymology: γῆ and λόγος.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Geology

   Geology (from Ancient Greek γῆ (gê) 'earth', and λoγία (-logía) 'study of, discourse') is a branch of natural science concerned with Earth and other astronomical objects, the features or rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change over time. Modern geology significantly overlaps all other Earth sciences, including hydrology, and so is treated as one major aspect of integrated Earth system science and planetary science. Geology describes the structure of the Earth on and beneath its surface, and the processes that have shaped that structure. It also provides tools to determine the relative and absolute ages of rocks found in a given location, and also to describe the histories of those rocks. By combining these tools, geologists are able to chronicle the geological history of the Earth as a whole, and also to demonstrate the age of the Earth. Geology provides the primary evidence for plate tectonics, the evolutionary history of life, and the Earth's past climates. Geologists broadly study the properties and processes of Earth and other terrestrial planets and predominantly solid planetary bodies. Geologists use a wide variety of methods to understand the Earth's structure and evolution, including field work, rock description, geophysical techniques, chemical analysis, physical experiments, and numerical modelling. In practical terms, geology is important for mineral and hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation, evaluating water resources, understanding natural hazards, the remediation of environmental problems, and providing insights into past climate change. Geology is a major academic discipline, and it is central to geological engineering and plays an important role in geotechnical engineering.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 3 votes

1. Geologynoun

   the science which treats: (a) Of the structure and mineral constitution of the globe; structural geology. (b) Of its history as regards rocks, minerals, rivers, valleys, mountains, climates, life, etc.; historical geology. (c) Of the causes and methods by which its structure, features, changes, and conditions have been produced; dynamical geology. See Chart of The Geological Series

2. Geologynoun

   a treatise on the science

3. Etymology: [Gr. ge`a, gh^, the earth + -logy: cf. F. gologie.]

WikidataRate this definition:1.3 / 4 votes

1. Geology

   Geology is the science comprising the study of solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change. Geology can also refer generally to the study of the solid features of any celestial body. Geology gives insight into the history of the Earth, as it provides the primary evidence for plate tectonics, the evolutionary history of life, and past climates. In modern times, geology is commercially important for mineral and hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation and for evaluating water resources. It is publicly important for the prediction and understanding of natural hazards, the remediation of environmental problems, and for providing insights into past climate change. Geology plays a role in geotechnical engineering and is a major academic discipline.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. Geology

   je-ol′o-ji, n. the science relating to the history and development of the earth's crust, together with the several floras and faunas which have successively clothed and peopled its surface.—ns. Geolo′gian, Geol′ogist.—adjs. Geolog′ic, -al, pertaining to geology.—adv. Geolog′ically.—v.i. Geol′ogise.—Dynamical geology, the study of natural operations based on the belief that the effects of Nature's agents in the present will further interpret the records of such actions in the past; Structural geology, that geology which treats of the mode in which rocks are built up in the earth's crust. [Fr. géologie—Gr. gē, the earth, logia, a discourse.]

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:3.3 / 3 votes

1. Geology

   The science of the earth and other celestial bodies and their history as recorded in the rocks. It includes the study of geologic processes of an area such as rock formations, weathering and erosion, and sedimentation. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)

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   The numerical value of geology in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

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   The numerical value of geology in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of geology in a Sentence

1. Jorgen Stoltz:

   There is a tension field between the geology created by the ice age, with clay and calcium-rich soil, and then the elevated seabed which came later, we have all types of nature. You have sand dunes, which have been overgrown with juniper berries and thyme, and you can walk through lush forests full of ramsons (wild garlic).

2. Alan Stern:

   This is clearly a world where both geology and atmosphere climatology play a role.

3. Van Beurden:

   We believe in the strong fundamentals of Brazil and the fundamentals of its geology, we will be looking at a substantial part of our production from Brazil.

4. Jessica Watkins:

   Geology provided a means for me to study the surface of another planet and particularly look at Mars, which was my passion.

5. Daniel Moriarty:

   It’s the largest confirmed impact structure in the solar system and has shaped many aspects of the evolution of the Moon, so a big topic in lunar science is studying this basin and the effects it had on the geology of the Moon through time.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=geology
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Geology
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=geology
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geology
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=geology
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=geology