insectology

in·sec·tol·o·gy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-sek-tol-uh-jee]
- /ˌɪn sɛkˈtɒl ə dʒi/
- /ˌɪn.sek.ˈtɒ.lə.dʒɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-sek-tol-uh-jee]
- /ˌɪn sɛkˈtɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of insectology word

noun insectology entomology. 1
noun insectology The scientific study of insects. 1
noun insectology the study of the relationship between insects and humans, and hence the study of insects as agricultural pests, as producers of silk, etc 0

See all 3 definitions of insectology

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Origin of insectology

First appearance:

before 1760

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1760-70; insect + -o- + -logy

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Parts of speech for Insectology

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insectology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

insectology usage trend in Literature

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