geology

noun

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

The geological structure of a region.

Roots

gegeo- · Greek · earth logos-logy · Greek · study, discourse

Synonyms for geology

stratigraphyn petrologyn hydrogeologyadj geophysicsn geomorphologyn geodynamics

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The word geology breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: geo-, from Greek ge (“earth”); and -logy, from Greek logos (“study, discourse”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.