Geomorphology (Noun)

Meaning

The branch of geology that studies the characteristics and configuration and evolution of rocks and land forms.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Morphology

Hypernyms

• Geophysics

Hyponyms

• Plate Tectonic Theory
• Petrology
• Tectonics

Related Words

• Geomorphological (adjective)
• Geomorphologic (adjective)