geotechnical

adjective

geo·​tech·​ni·​cal ˌjē-ō-ˈtek-ni-kəl How to pronounce geotechnical (audio)
: of or relating to geotechnical engineering

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The site investigations will focus on infrastructure planning, environmental surveys and geotechnical assessments. Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024 The association said geotechnical engineers are working to prevent more slippage and reinforce the hill. Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 29 July 2024 The city’s geotechnical engineer and a building inspector have visited the home to assess the slope failure, according to Dana Point officials. Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2024 This initial field investigation work includes geotechnical borings and samplings, utility potholing, and land surveying. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for geotechnical 

Word History

Etymology

geo- + technical entry 1, after French géotechnique

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of geotechnical was in 1947

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“Geotechnical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geotechnical. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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