What is another word for ology?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒləd͡ʒi] (IPA)

The suffix "-ology" refers to the study of a particular subject. There are many synonyms for "-ology" that denote different fields of study. For example, anthropology is the study of humans and their societies, while archeology is the study of human history. Biology is the study of living organisms, while ecology is the study of the environment and its interactions. Geology is the study of rocks and the Earth's structure, and psychology is the study of the human mind. There are also lesser-known "-ologies" such as axiology (the study of values) and etiology (the study of the causes of diseases). Ultimately, the suffix "-ology" encompasses a wide range of subjects and fields of study.

What are the hypernyms for Ology?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • hypernyms for ology (as nouns)

What are the hyponyms for Ology?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Ology

If there is any ology left, of any description, that has not been worn to rags in this house, all I can say is, I hope I shall never hear its name."
"Dickens As an Educator"
James L. (James Laughlin) Hughes
"But there's something-not an ology at all-that your father has missed, or forgotten, Louisa.
"Dickens As an Educator"
James L. (James Laughlin) Hughes
But there is something-not an ology at all-that your father has missed, or forgotten.
"The World's Greatest Books, Vol III"
Arthur Mee and J.A. Hammerton, Eds.

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