# geologic vs geologist

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### geologic
*adjective · IPA /ˌdʒiː.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/ · frequency rank #20,932*
Of, or relating to geology or a geologic time scale.

### geologist
*noun · IPA /dʒiˈɒlədʒɪst/ · frequency rank #22,097*
A person whose occupation specializes in the science of geology, especially at a professional or academic level.

## Source
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