Definition

Relating to the study of rocks and their physical and chemical characteristics.

Example

The geologist presented a lithological analysis of the rock samples from the site.

Conversation

I started reading about different rock types in geology class.

That sounds interesting! What did you find out?

I learned about the lithological characteristics of sedimentary rocks.

Cool! It’s amazing how much you can tell about the Earth just from rocks.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lithological → It is formed from "lithos" (meaning stone) and "-logia" (meaning study or discourse). The word refers to the study of rocks and their properties, combining the concepts of stone and scholarly examination.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lithos' meaning stone and '-logia' meaning study — this helps you remember that lithological relates to the study of rocks.

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