zoologically
|zo-o-log-i-cal-ly|
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/ˌzoʊ.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl.i/
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/ˌzuː.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl.i/
(zoological)
study of animals
Etymology
Etymology Information
'zoologically' originates from the Greek word 'zōion,' meaning 'animal,' and the suffix '-logy,' meaning 'study of.'
Historical Evolution
'zoologically' evolved from the Greek 'zōion' and 'logia' to the modern English word 'zoology,' with the adverbial form 'zoologically' developing later.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the study of animals,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that relates to the science of zoology.
The animals were classified zoologically.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/28 08:06