geologically
gb/d͡ʒˈoʊləd͡ʒɪkəli/ us/d͡ʒˈoʊləd͡ʒɪkəli/
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adverb
technical
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relation
1
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.)
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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
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relation
2
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.)
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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.
Grammatica
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
Related words
geologic
adjective
Espressioni
geologically active
1/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
1/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
1/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
1/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.