cryptozoology

cryp·to·zo·ol·o·gy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [krip-toh-zoh-ol-uh-jee]
- /ˌkrɪp toʊ zoʊˈɒl ə dʒi/
- /krˌɪptəʊzuːˈɒlədʒi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krip-toh-zoh-ol-uh-jee]
- /ˌkrɪp toʊ zoʊˈɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of cryptozoology word

noun cryptozoology the study of creatures, such as the Loch Ness monster, whose existence has not been scientifically proved 3
noun cryptozoology the study of evidence tending to substantiate the existence of, or the search for, creatures whose reported existence is unproved, as the Abominable Snowman or the Loch Ness monster. 1
noun cryptozoology The search for and study of animals whose existence or survival is disputed or unsubstantiated, such as the Loch Ness monster and the yeti. 1
noun cryptozoology Study of animals whose existence has not been proven. 0

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cryptozoology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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