Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
geom
Prefix
/dʒiː.ɒm/
Definition
Geom is a prefix commonly used in words related to earth or ground, often indicating a connection to geological or geographical studies.
Examples
- Geomorphology: The study of the physical form and structure of the Earth’s surface.
- Geothermal: Pertaining to the heat from the Earth’s interior.
- Geocentric: Referring to a model of the universe that places the Earth at its center.
Meaning
The term geom relates to the Earth, particularly in the context of processes, structures, or studies involving terrestrial phenomena.
Synonyms
- Geo-
- Earth-related
- Terrestrial
