What is another word for geology?

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What is the opposite of geology?

Antonyms of geology include cosmology, astronomy, biology, ecology, meteorology.

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Geology

Noun / dʒi:ˈɑ:lʌdʒi: / Another word for geology — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Geology is the scientific study of the Earths physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it.

Synonyms & similar words

geoscience geonomy geomorphology hydrogeology mineralogy oceanography paleontology petrology seismology volcanology sedimentology stratigraphy tectonics geohydrology geophysics geochemistry geoarchaeology

Synonyms by register

Formal

earth science geoscience lithology

Literary

terrology telluric study

Antonyms

cosmology astronomy biology ecology meteorology oceanography

Common collocations

applied geology
economic geology
environmental geology
field geology
historical geology
physical geology
structural geology
urban geology

Word family

noun geology

adjective geological

adverb geologically

Usage note

Geology refers specifically to the study of the Earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes which act on it. It is distinct from other earth sciences like meteorology or oceanography.

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