geology

/d͡ʒɪˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: geologies

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The geological structure of a region.

Noun

Examples

the geology of the Alps

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “geology” mean?

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

Is “geology” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.