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noun, plural ge·ol·o·gies.
1.
the science that deals with the dynamics and physical history of the earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the physical, chemical, and biological changes that the earth has undergone or is undergoing.
2.
the study of this science.
3.
the geologic features and processes occurring in a given region on the earth or on a celestial body: the geology of Mars; the geology of eastern Kentucky.
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Word Origin & History
geology
1735, Mod.L. geologia "the study of the earth," from ge "earth" + logia, from logos "speech, word, discourse." In M.L., geologia (14c.) meant "study of earthly things," i.e. law, as distinguished from arts and sciences, which concern the works of God.
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geology  (jē-ŏl'ə-jē) Pronunciation Key
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geology definition
The science devoted to the study of the Earth, particularly the solid Earth and the rocks that compose it.
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