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/dʒiː.əmɔrˈfɒlədʒi/ · ge·o·mor·phol·o·gy
noun
  1. The study of landforms, their classification, origin, development, and history. The geologist spent her career studying the geomorphology of the Grand Canyon.
noun
  1. The shape and structure of the Earth's surface. The team of researchers focused on the geomorphology of the coastline to understand the impact of erosion.

Synonyms

geologylandform studyearth sciencemorphologytopographygeomorphicslandform analysis

Antonyms

hydrologyoceanographyatmospheric science
Did you know? The term 'geomorphology' was first coined in the late 19th century by Austrian geologist Albrecht Penck, who used it to describe the study of the Earth's surface features.

Related terms

geologytopographymorphologylandformearth sciencelandscapeterrain
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 17, 2026