agmatology
|ag-ma-tol-o-gy|
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/æɡˈmætəˌlɒdʒi/
study of fractures
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agmatology' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agmatos,' where 'agmat-' meant 'fragment' or 'break.'
Historical Evolution
'agmatos' transformed into the modern English word 'agmatology' through scientific terminology development.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'study of breaks or fragments,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the study of fractures or fragmentation, especially in rocks or geological formations.
The geologist specialized in agmatology to better understand the region's seismic activity.
Synonyms
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