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criminological

crim·i·nol·o·gy
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [krim-uh-nol-uh-jee]
    • /ˌkrɪm əˈnɒl ə dʒi/
    • /ˌkrɪ.mɪ.ˈnɒ.lə.dʒi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [krim-uh-nol-uh-jee]
    • /ˌkrɪm əˈnɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of criminological word

  • noun criminological the study of crime and criminals: a branch of sociology. 1
  • noun criminological Of or pertaining to criminology. 1

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Origin of criminological

First appearance:

before 1855
One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < Latin crīmin- (stem of crīmen; see crime) + -o- + -logy

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Parts of speech for Criminological

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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criminological popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for criminological

adjective criminological

  • forensic — pertaining to, connected with, or used in courts of law or public discussion and debate.

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