geological time

A form of geologic time — Time in relation to specific geologic features or events recorded in the Earth's rock strata.

Meanings

noungeological time (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of geologic time.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounthe time of the physical formation and development of the earth (especially prior to human history)

Broader

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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APA

geological time. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/geological%20time

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “geological time,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/geological%20time.

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