English dictionary · noun

ethology

The scientific study of animalian behavior, especially that of nonhuman animals.

Meaning and definitions

1. The scientific study of animalian behavior, especially that of nonhuman animals.
2. The study of the human ethos.

Connected roots

• log-

  word, speech, reason

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• technology

  the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

• psychology

  the scientific study of the human mind and its functions

• dialogue

  a conversation between two or more people

• biology

  the study of living organisms

• apology

  An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).

• ideology

  Doctrine, philosophy, body of beliefs or principles belonging to an individual or group.

• theology

  the study of the nature of God and religious belief

• catalogue

  a complete list of items arranged systematically

• trilogy

  A set of three connected works—usually dramas, literary pieces, films, or musical compositions—all related by theme, characters, or setting.

• sociology

  A social science that studies society, human social interaction, patterns of social relationships, and the interactions of culture. Through both theory and applied research, it engages subject matters across a range of microanalysis, mesoanalysis, and macroanalysis.

• geology

  the science of the earth's physical structure and substance

• ecology

  The branch of biology dealing with the relationships of organisms with their environment and with each other.

• analog

  In which the value of a data item (such as time) is represented by a continuous(ly) variable physical quantity that can be measured (such as the shadow of a sundial).

• anthropology

  the study of human societies, cultures, and their development

• mythology

  The collection of myths of a people, concerning the origin of the people, history, deities, ancestors and heroes.

• physiology

  the branch of biology dealing with the functions of living organisms

• pathology

  the science of the causes and effects of diseases

• archaeology

  the study of human history through excavation and analysis of remains

• anthology

  A collection of literary works, such as poems or short stories, especially a collection from various authors.

• dialog

  Uncommon spelling of dialogue.

• morphology

  A scientific study of form and structure, usually without regard to function. Especially:

• astrology

  Divination about human affairs or natural phenomena from the relative positions of celestial bodies.

• oncology

  The branch of medicine concerned with tumors, including study of their development, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

• genealogy

  a line of descent traced from an ancestor

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