zoological
|zo-o-log-i-cal|
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/ˌzoʊ.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
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/ˌzuː.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
study of animals
Etymology
Etymology Information
'zoological' originates from the Greek word 'zōion,' meaning 'animal,' and 'logos,' meaning 'study.'
Historical Evolution
'zoological' evolved from the Greek 'zōion' and 'logos' through Latin 'zoologia' and eventually became the modern English word 'zoological.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the study of animals,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the scientific study of animals and their behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution.
The zoological study revealed new insights into animal behavior.
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