geological

The word “geological” means relating to geology, or to the physical structure and history of rock formations. In plain terms, having to do with rocks, layers of earth, and the planet's long-term history.

“Geological” is pronounced jee-uh-LOJ-ihk-uhl (/ˌd͡ʒi.əˈlɑdʒ.ɪk.əl/ in IPA).

Here is “geological” used in a sentence: “The canyon walls revealed millions of years of geological history.”

“Geological” is an adjective.

“Geological” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

"Geological" relates to geology, meaning the physical structure and history of rock formations, while "geographical" relates to geography, meaning the study of places, features, and boundaries on the earth's surface. The two are related but describe different scientific focuses.

These phrases use "geological" in its sense relating to the physical structure and history of rock formations, describing timescales or ages measured through the layers and history recorded in rock, often spanning enormous stretches of time.

Yes, "geological" is sometimes used figuratively to describe something extremely slow or vast in scale, as in "progress at a geological pace," borrowing the sense of deep time associated with rock formation and history.