# geologic vs geology

> 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.

### geology
*noun · IPA /d͡ʒɪˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ · frequency rank #10,216*
The science that studies the structure of the Earth (or other planets), together with its origin and development, especially by examination of its rocks.

## Source
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