malacology

mal·a·col·o·gy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mal-uh-kol-uh-jee]
- /ˌmæl əˈkɒl ə dʒi/
- /ˌmæ.ləˈk.ɒ.lə.dʒɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mal-uh-kol-uh-jee]
- /ˌmæl əˈkɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of malacology word

noun malacology the science dealing with the study of mollusks. 1
noun malacology The branch of zoology that deals with mollusks. 1
noun malacology the branch of zoology concerned with the study of molluscs 0
noun malacology the branch of zoology dealing with mollusks 0
noun malacology (zoology) The study of molluscs. 0

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Origin of malacology

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; < French malacologie, syncopated variant of malacozoologie. See malaco-, zoology

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Parts of speech for Malacology

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malacology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% 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.

malacology usage trend in Literature

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