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glossology

American  
[glo-sol-uh-jee, glaw-] / glɒˈsɒl ə dʒi, glɔ- /

noun

Archaic.
  1. linguistics.


glossology British  
/ ɡlɒˈsɒlədʒɪ, ˌɡlɒsəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

  1. an obsolete term for linguistics

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Other Word Forms

  • glossological adjective
  • glossologist noun

Etymology

Origin of glossology

First recorded in 1710–20; glosso- + -logy

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It involves the study of geology, of anthropology, of glossology, of navigation, of physical geography, of climate, of the laws of reproduction, of the influences of climate over animals, and of diet upon man.

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Terminology, also called Glossology, is nomenclature applied to organs or parts, and their forms or modifications.

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Glossology, the department of botany in which technical terms are explained.

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Terminology treats of technical terms; same as Glossology, 181.

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It is proved by physiology, by psychology, by glossology, and by civil history.

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