English

geomechanics

From geo- + mechanics.

Proto-Hellenic *gaya

Ancient Greek γῆ ‘earth’

English geo-

Ancient Greek μηχανή ‘machine, tool’

Ancient Greek μηχανικός ‘of or pertaining to machines, mechanical’

Latin mēchanicus ‘mechanic’

Today it means

noun The mechanics of rocks and soil.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / geomechanics