Definition

In a way that relates to the study of rocks and their formation.

Example

The samples were analyzed petrologically to understand their mineral composition.

Conversation

Have you ever looked at rocks petrologically?

Not really, but it sounds interesting!

Yeah, it's amazing how much you can learn about their history.

I bet! I should try to study them that way sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Petrologically → It is formed from "petro-" (from Greek "petra", meaning rock) and "-logy" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or discourse). The word "petrologically" refers to the study or discourse concerning rocks.

Memory Tip

Think of 'petra' meaning rock and '-logy' meaning study — so petrologically relates to the study of rocks.

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