12-letter words starting with g
- geobotanical — of or relating to geobotany
- geocentrical — Alternative form of geocentric.
- geochemistry — the science dealing with the chemical changes in and the composition of the earth's crust.
- geodetically — pertaining to geodesy.
- geoeconomics — The study of the economic trends and conditions of the world’s countries and how they are related; economics considered on the broadest global scale.
- geographical — of or relating to geography.
- geohydrology — hydrogeology.
- geologically — of, relating to, or based on geology.
- geomagnetism — the earth's magnetic field and associated phenomena.
- geomagnetist — someone who studies, or is an expert in, geomagnetism
- geomechanics — the study and application of rock and soil mechanics
- geometrician — a person skilled in geometry.
- geometricize — to draw, design, or form in geometrical shapes or patterns.
- geophysicist — the branch of geology that deals with the physics of the earth and its atmosphere, including oceanography, seismology, volcanology, and geomagnetism.
- geopolitical — the study or the application of the influence of political and economic geography on the politics, national power, foreign policy, etc., of a state.
- geopotential — the difference between the potential energy of a mass at a given altitude and the potential energy of an identical mass at sea level, equivalent to the energy required to move the mass from sea level to the given altitude.
- geopressured — subject to geostatic pressure.
- george boole — (person) 1815-11-02 - 2008-05-11 22:58 best known for his contribution to symbolic logic (Boolean Algebra) but also active in other fields such as probability theory, algebra, analysis, and differential equations. He lived, taught, and is buried in Cork City, Ireland. The Boole library at University College Cork is named after him. For centuries philosophers have studied logic, which is orderly and precise reasoning. George Boole argued in 1847 that logic should be allied with mathematics rather than with philosophy. Demonstrating logical principles with mathematical symbols instead of words, he founded symbolic logic, a field of mathematical/philosophical study. In the new discipline he developed, known as Boolean algebra, all objects are divided into separate classes, each with a given property; each class may be described in terms of the presence or absence of the same property. An electrical circuit, for example, is either on or off. Boolean algebra has been applied in the design of binary computer circuits and telephone switching equipment. These devices make use of Boole's two-valued (presence or absence of a property) system. Born in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK, George Boole was the son of a tradesman and was largely self-taught. He began teaching at the age of 16 to help support his family. In his spare time he read mathematical journals and soon began to write articles for them. By the age of 29, Boole had received a gold medal for his work from the British Royal Society. His 'Mathematical Analysis of Logic', a pamphlet published in 1847, contained his first statement of the principles of symbolic logic. Two years later he was appointed professor of mathematics at Queen's College in Ireland, even though he had never studied at a university. He died in Ballintemple, Ireland, on 1864-12-08.
- george crook — George, 1829–90, U.S. general in Indian wars.
- george cross — a British award for bravery, esp of civilians: instituted 1940
- george dewey — George, 1837–1917, U.S. admiral: defeated Spanish fleet in Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War.
- george grosz — George, 1893–1959, U.S. painter and graphic artist, born in Germany.
- george meany — George, 1894–1980, U.S. labor leader: 3rd president of the AFL 1952–55; 1st president of the AFL-CIO 1955–79.
- georges bank — a bank extending generally NE from Nantucket: fishing grounds. 150 miles (240 km) long.
- georgia pine — longleaf pine.
- georgian bay — the NE part of Lake Huron, in Ontario, Canada. 6000 sq. mi. (15,500 sq. km).
- geoscientist — a specialist in earth science.
- geostrategic — Of, pertaining to, or using geostrategy.
- geosynclinal — Geology. pertaining to a synclinal fold that involves a relatively large part of the earth's surface.
- geosynclines — Plural form of geosyncline.
- geotechnical — of or relating to practical applications of geological science in civil engineering, mining, etc.
- geothermally — By geothermal means, especially by means of geothermal energy.
- geraniaceous — belonging to the Geraniaceae, the geranium family of plants.
- geriatrician — the branch of medicine dealing with the diseases, debilities, and care of aged persons.
- germ carrier — an organism carrying microorganisms, esp microorganisms that produce disease in animals or plants
- germ warfare — biological warfare.
- german ocean — an arm of the Atlantic between Great Britain and the European mainland. About 201,000 sq. mi. (520,600 sq. km); greatest depth, 1998 feet (610 meters).
- german sixth — (in musical harmony) an augmented sixth chord having a major third and a perfect fifth between the root and the augmented sixth
- germanophile — a person who is friendly toward or admires or studies Germany or German culture.
- germanophobe — a person who hates or fears Germany, Germans, or German culture.
- germinations — Plural form of germination.
- gerontocracy — government by a council of elders.
- gerontogeous — belonging to the Old World.
- gerontologic — relating to gerontology
- gerontophile — someone who is sexually attracted to old people
- gerontophobe — a person who fears or hates old people or the idea of growing old
- gerrymanders — Plural form of gerrymander.
- gersdorffite — a mineral, sulfide-arsenide of nickel, NiAsS, occurring in metallic, light-gray cubes.
- gesellschaft — an association of individuals for common goals, as for entertainment, intellectual, or cultural purposes or for business reasons.
- gesticulated — to make or use gestures, especially in an animated or excited manner with or instead of speech.