glossology
[ glo-sol-uh-jee, glaw- ]
/ glɒˈsɒl ə dʒi, glɔ- /
noun Archaic.
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glos·so·log·i·cal [glos-uh-loj-i-kuhl, glaw-suh-], /ˌglɒs əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl, ˌglɔ sə-/, adjectiveglos·sol·o·gist, nounWords nearby glossology
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Example sentences from the Web for glossology
It is proved by physiology, by psychology, by glossology, and by civil history.
Ten Great Religions|James Freeman ClarkeGlossology, the department of botany in which technical terms are explained.
The Elements of Botany|Asa GrayTerminology treats of technical terms; same as Glossology, 181.
The Elements of Botany|Asa GrayThis has appeared and is proved by means of glossology, or the science of language.
Ten Great Religions|James Freeman Clarke
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Derived forms of glossology
glossological (ˌɡlɒsəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectiveglossologist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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