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Geologically

/ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkli/
adverbCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #15400 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    In a way that relates to the earth, its structure, origin, and physical history.

    "The region is geologically unstable due to tectonic plate activity."
  2. 2

    Considered from the perspective of geological time scales.

    "Geologically speaking, the canyon was formed in a relatively short period."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from geology, which combines the Greek roots 'gē' (earth) and 'logia' (study of), with the suffix '-ical' and adverbial ending '-ly'. It emerged in the 19th century as scientific discourse expanded rapidly during the Industrial Revolution and the birth of modern earth sciences.

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