agriological
|ag-ri-o-log-i-cal|
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/ˌæɡriəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
study of cultural practices
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agriological' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agrios,' where 'agri-' meant 'field' or 'wild,' and '-logy' meant 'study of.'
Historical Evolution
'agrios' transformed into the English word 'agriology,' and eventually became the modern English word 'agriological.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'study of fields or wild practices,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'study of customs and social practices.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the study of customs and social practices of different cultures.
The agriological study revealed fascinating insights into ancient farming practices.
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