Ology
Ology
Ology (/ˈɒlədʒi/; from Ancient Greek words -λογία, -logia) is a suffix in English, derived from the Greek -λογία (-logia). It is commonly used in the English language to denote a field of study or academic discipline. The etymology of the term -ology is derived from two Greek components: -ολογία, which means "speaking, discourse, treatise, study, science" and -λογία, which means "word" or "speech".
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈɒlədʒi/
Etymology
The term -ology is a compound of two Greek words, -ολογία and -λογία. The former, -ολογία, is a suffix that denotes a subject of study or a field of knowledge. The latter, -λογία, is a suffix that signifies a word or speech. Together, they form -ology, which in English signifies a field of study or a branch of knowledge.
Related Terms
- Biology: The study of life and living organisms.
- Psychology: The study of the mind and behavior.
- Sociology: The study of society, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture.
- Theology: The study of the nature of God and religious belief.
- Anthropology: The study of humans, human behavior and societies in the past and present.
- Geology: The study of the solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change.
- Technology: The sum of techniques, skills, methods, and processes used in the production of goods or services or in the accomplishment of objectives, such as scientific investigation.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ology
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