speleology
or spe·lae·ol·o·gy
[ spee-lee-ol-uh-jee ]
noun
the exploration and study of caves.
Origin of speleology
1Other words from speleology
- spe·le·o·log·i·cal [spee-lee-uh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌspi li əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjective
- spe·le·ol·o·gist, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for speleology
speleology
spelaeology
/ (ˌspiːlɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the scientific study of caves, esp in respect of their geological formation, flora and fauna, etc
the sport or pastime of exploring caves
Origin of speleology
1C19: from Latin spēlaeum cave
Derived forms of speleology
- speleological or spelaeological (ˌspiːlɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective
- speleologist or spelaeologist, noun
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Scientific definitions for speleology
speleology
[ spē′lē-ŏl′ə-jē ]
The exploration and scientific study of the geological and ecological features of caves.
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