typhlology

typh·lol·o·gy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tif-lol-uh-jee]
- /tɪfˈlɒl ə dʒi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tif-lol-uh-jee]
- /tɪfˈlɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of typhlology word

noun typhlology the study of the causes and treatment of blindness. 1
noun typhlology the branch of science concerned with blindness and the care of the blind 0

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Origin of typhlology

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75; < Greek typhló(s) blind + -logy

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Parts of speech for Typhlology

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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typhlology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% 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.

typhlology usage trend in Literature

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