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geophysics

[ jee-oh-fiz-iks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)
  1. the branch of geology that deals with the physics physics of the earth and its atmosphere, including oceanography, seismology, volcanology, and geomagnetism.

geophysics

/ ˌdʒiːəʊˈfɪzɪks /

noun

  1. functioning as singular the study of the earth's physical properties and of the physical processes acting upon, above, and within the earth. It includes seismology, geomagnetism, meteorology, and oceanography

geophysics

/ jē′ō-fĭz′ĭks /

  1. The scientific study of the physical characteristics of the Earth, including its hydrosphere and atmosphere, and of the Earth's relationship to the rest of the universe.

geophysics

  1. The science devoted to the study of the physical properties and processes of geological phenomena, including fields such as meteorology , oceanography, and seismology .

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Derived Forms

  • ˌgeoˈphysicist, noun

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Other Words From

  • geo·physi·cal adjective
  • geo·physi·cal·ly adverb
  • geo·physi·cist noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of geophysics1

First recorded in 1885–90; geo- + physics

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Example Sentences

In other words, I did the geology and petroleum engineering, and he did pure geophysics.

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