geology

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From Modern Latin geologia, from Ancient Greek γῆ (gē), “‘earth’”) + -logia (“‘-logy’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /dʒiːɑlədʒɪ/
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geology (plural geologies)

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

[edit] Derived terms

• geological
• geologist
• geologic

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