agrological
|ag-ro-log-i-cal|
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/ˌæɡrəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
study of soils
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agrological' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agros,' where 'agros' meant 'field' and 'logos' meant 'study.'
Historical Evolution
'agros' transformed into the French word 'agrologie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'agrology' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'study of fields,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'study of soils in relation to crop production.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the study of soils in relation to crop production.
The agrological survey provided insights into the soil's fertility.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 04:06
