phenology

phe·nol·o·gy

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fi-nol-uh-jee]
- /fɪˈnɒl ə dʒi/
- /fɪ.ˈnɒ.lə.dʒɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fi-nol-uh-jee]
- /fɪˈnɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of phenology word

noun phenology the science dealing with the influence of climate on the recurrence of such annual phenomena of animal and plant life as budding and bird migrations. 1
noun phenology the study of recurring phenomena, such as animal migration, esp as influenced by climatic conditions 0
noun phenology the study of natural phenomena that recur periodically, as migration or blossoming, and of their relation to climate and changes in season 0

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Origin of phenology

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85; syncopated variant of phenomenology, with restriction to climatic phenomena

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Parts of speech for Phenology

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phenology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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