phycological
|phy-co-log-i-cal|
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/ˌfaɪ.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
(phycology)
study of algae
Etymology
Etymology Information
'phycological' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'phykos,' where 'phykos' meant 'seaweed.'
Historical Evolution
'phykos' transformed into the Latin word 'phycologia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'phycology' with the adjective form 'phycological.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to seaweed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the study of algae.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the study of algae.
The phycological research focused on the effects of climate change on marine algae.
Synonyms
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