agrologic
|a-gro-log-ic|
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/ˌæɡrəˈlɒdʒɪk/
study of soils for crops
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agrologic' originates from 'agrology', which combines 'agro-' from Greek 'agros' meaning 'field' and '-logy' from Greek 'logos' meaning 'study'.
Historical Evolution
'Agrology' was formed in the 19th century to describe the scientific study of soils in relation to crops, and 'agrologic' emerged as an adjective form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'study of fields', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the study of soils in relation to crops'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the study of soils in relation to crops.
The agrologic study revealed the best soil types for wheat cultivation.
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