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zoology

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //zoʊˈɑɫədʒi// UK //zuːˈɒlədʒi// zo·ol·o·gy

n. the scientific study of animals. It covers how they live, how their bodies work, and how they behave in nature.

n. the branch of biology concerned with the classification, physiology, and behaviour of animals. Often involves the study of both living and extinct species within their respective ecosystems.


SIMPLE

She decided to study zoology because she loves learning about wildlife.

CONTEXTUAL

A degree in zoology can lead to careers in wildlife conservation, zoo management, or environmental research.

COMPLEX

Advances in molecular zoology have allowed researchers to reclassify several species based on genetic markers rather than purely morphological characteristics.

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Origin

From Ancient Greek ζῷον (zōîon, “animal”) + λόγος (lógos, “knowledge”). By surface analysis, zoo- + -logy. Piecewise doublet of biology.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the field of study; occasionally countable when referring to the animal life of a specific region.

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