Etymology

geotechnical

geo·tech·ni·cal
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Today it means: Of or relating to the soil and bedrock, especially aspects of foundations and earthworks. Full definition →

English technical ← Ancient Greek γεω- (geō-) ← Proto-Hellenic *gaya
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  1. Proto-Hellenic*gaya
  2. Ancient Greekγαῖᾰ (gaîă)clip.
  3. Ancient Greekγῆ (gê)
  4. Ancient Greekγεω- (geō-)
  5. Englishgeo-
  6. Englishtechnical
  7. English todaygeotechnical

From geo- + technical.

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