abiology
|a-bi-ol-o-gy|
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/ˌeɪˌbaɪˈɒlədʒi/
study of non-living things
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abiology' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'a-' meaning 'not' and 'biologia' meaning 'study of life'.
Historical Evolution
'abiologia' transformed into the English word 'abiology' through the influence of scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the study of non-living things', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the study of non-living things, as opposed to biology, which is the study of living organisms.
Abiologists focus on the chemical and physical processes of non-living matter.
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Last updated: 2025/04/02 04:51