algological
|al-go-log-i-cal|
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/ælˈɡɒlədʒɪkəl/
study of algae
Etymology
Etymology Information
'algological' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'algos,' where 'algos' meant 'pain' and 'logos' meant 'study.'
Historical Evolution
'algos' transformed into the French word 'algologie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'algological' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'study of pain,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'study of algae.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the study of algae.
The algological research focused on the effects of pollution on marine algae.
Synonyms
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