primatology

pri·ma·tol·o·gy

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prahy-muh-tol-uh-jee]
- /ˌpraɪ məˈtɒl ə dʒi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prahy-muh-tol-uh-jee]
- /ˌpraɪ məˈtɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of primatology word

noun primatology the branch of zoology dealing with the primates. 1
noun primatology the branch of zoology that is concerned with the study of primates 0
noun primatology the branch of zoology dealing with primates, esp. the apes, monkeys, and early hominids 0

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Origin of primatology

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; primate + -o- + -logy

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Parts of speech for Primatology

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primatology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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