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geosphere

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈd͡ʒiːəʊˌsfɪə(ɹ)/
  • /ˈd͡ʒiːəˌsfɪə(ɹ)/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

The solid body of the Earth.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

the solid part of the earth consisting of the crust and outer mantle

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: lithosphere

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: layer

History

Etymology

From geo- + -sphere.