amphibiology
|am-phi-bi-ol-o-gy|
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/ˌæm.fɪˈbaɪ.ə.lə.dʒi/
study of amphibians
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphibiology' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphibios,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'bios' meant 'life.'
Historical Evolution
'amphibios' transformed into the modern English word 'amphibiology' through the addition of the suffix '-logy,' indicating the study of a subject.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the study of both life forms,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the study of amphibians.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the study of amphibians, a branch of zoology.
Amphibiology covers the life cycle and habitat of frogs and salamanders.
Synonyms
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