amphibiological
|am-phi-bi-o-log-i-cal|
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/ˌæm.fɪ.baɪ.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
study of dual-environment organisms
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphibiological' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphibios,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'bios' meant 'life.'
Historical Evolution
'amphibios' transformed into the English word 'amphibious,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphibiological.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'living both on land and in water,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the study of such organisms.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the study of organisms that live both on land and in water.
The research team conducted an amphibiological study of the frogs.
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Last updated: 2025/07/21 00:06
