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geologically

gb/d͡ʒˈoʊləd͡ʒɪkəli/ us/d͡ʒˈoʊləd͡ʒɪkəli/
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adverb technical C1 relation
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in terms of geology

when talking about the geology of something

Schema d'uso: Geologically, [place/region] is [adjective].
Errore comune:
Often used as a sentence adverb ("Geologically, ..."), not to mean "geographically."
Sinonimi
in geological terms (A close paraphrase, often used as a prepositional phrase.) | from a geological perspective (More explicit and slightly more formal.)
Collocazioni
geologically diverse |geologically complex |geologically distinct |geologically similar |geologically unique |geologically important |geologically significant |geologically stable |geologically active |geologically young
Temi
science |earth_science |geography
Esempi
  • Geologically, the island is part of a volcanic arc.
  • The two valleys look similar, but they are geologically very different.
  • This coastline is geologically complex, with layers exposed by erosion.
Esempi per chi studia
  • Geologically, this area is very old.
  • The mountains are geologically active.
adverb technical C1 relation
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on a geology timescale

when thinking about Earth’s long history

Schema d'uso: geologically [recently/quickly/slowly/shortly/long ago]
Errore comune:
In phrases like "geologically recently," it does not mean "a few years ago"—it means recent for geology (often thousands to millions of years).
Sinonimi
on a geological timescale (Direct paraphrase emphasizing deep time.) | in Earth-history terms (Slightly less technical, common in popular science.)
Collocazioni
geologically recently |geologically recent |geologically short period |geologically sudden |geologically rapid |geologically slow |geologically long ago |geologically brief |geologically instantaneous |geologically stable period
Temi
science |earth_science |time
Esempi
  • Geologically recently, glaciers covered much of the region.
  • The canyon formed geologically quickly after the ice dam broke.
  • The species appears to have evolved geologically rapidly.
Esempi per chi studia
  • Geologically recently, the climate was colder.
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Forma base
geologically
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈoʊləd͡ʒɪkəli/
US/d͡ʒˈoʊləd͡ʒɪkəli/
Sillabe e accento
geo - lo - gic - ally (4 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (geo)
Forme flesse
Noun
  • Base: geologically
  • Plural: geologicallies
Famiglia di parole
Forms
geologicallies noun
Core family
geology noun B2 geological adjective B2 geologist noun
Related words
geologic adjective
Espressioni

geologically active

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/d͡ʒˈoʊləd͡ʒɪkəli ˈæktɪv/
fixed phrase technical

showing ongoing Earth activity

having earthquakes or volcanic activity

Esempi
  • Japan is one of the most geologically active regions in the world.
  • The island chain is geologically active because it sits above a subduction zone.
  • Engineers designed the bridge to withstand hazards in a geologically active area.

geologically recent

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/d͡ʒˈoʊləd͡ʒɪkəli ɹˈisənt/
fixed phrase technical

recent in Earth history

recent when we compare it to Earth’s long history

Esempi
  • The eruption that formed this crater is geologically recent.
  • These deposits are geologically recent, so the layers are still sharply defined.
  • The uplift of the plateau is geologically recent and may still be continuing.

geologically speaking

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/d͡ʒˈoʊləd͡ʒɪkəli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase technical

from a geology viewpoint

used to mean: talking about geology

Esempi
  • Geologically speaking, this is one of the oldest landscapes on Earth.
  • Geologically speaking, the fault line runs directly beneath the valley.
  • Geologically speaking, the region has been shaped by both ice and water.

geologically stable

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/d͡ʒˈoʊləd͡ʒɪkəli stˈeɪbəl/
fixed phrase technical

with little Earth change

not changing much in geology

Esempi
  • The interior of the continent is relatively geologically stable.
  • They chose the site because it is geologically stable and far from major faults.
  • Even geologically stable areas can experience occasional earthquakes.

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