C1adverbformalsciencenature
US/ˌdʒiː.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl.i/
UK/ˌdʒiː.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl.i/
in a way that is connected with rocks, soil and the history of the earth
In context
Iceland is geologically active, with volcanoes and hot springs all over the island.
Geologically speaking, the Himalayas are young mountains that are still growing.
Ha Long Bay is geologically unique, which is one reason it became a World Heritage Site.
Words that go with geologically
adverb + adjective
- geologically activeJapan is geologically active, so earthquakes are common.
- geologically youngThese islands are geologically young, only a few million years old.
- geologically recentThe lake was formed in geologically recent times.
- geologically stableThe site was chosen because it is geologically stable.
- geologically diverseThe national park is geologically diverse, with caves, cliffs and rivers.
adverb + verb
- geologically speakingGeologically speaking, humans have been here for a very short time.