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angelological

|an-ge-lo-lo-gi-cal|

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/ˌeɪndʒəloʊˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

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/ˌeɪndʒələˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

pertaining to the study of angels

Etymology
Etymology Information

'angelological' originates from English, specifically from the word 'angelology' combined with the suffix '-ical', where 'angelology' meant 'the study of angels' and '-ical' forms adjectives meaning 'pertaining to'.

Historical Evolution

'angelology' comes from Medieval Latin 'angelologia', and the adjective form 'angelological' was created in English by adding '-ical'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the study of angels', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to the study of angels.

The angelological texts of the Middle Ages explored the hierarchy of angels.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/08/07 02:21