algologist
|al-go-lo-gist|
C2
/ælˈɡɒlədʒɪst/
study of algae
Etymology
Etymology Information
'algologist' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'algos,' where 'algos' meant 'pain' and '-logy' meant 'study of.'
Historical Evolution
'algos' transformed into the modern English word 'algology,' and eventually became the modern English word 'algologist.'
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
Noun 1
a scientist who studies algae.
The algologist spent years researching the effects of pollution on marine algae.
Synonyms
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