limnology

[ lim-nol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the scientific study of bodies of fresh water, as lakes and ponds, with reference to their physical, geographical, biological, and other features.

limnology

/ lɪmˈnɒlədʒɪ; ˌlɪmnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the study of bodies of fresh water with reference to their plant and animal life, physical properties, geographical features, etc

limnology

/ lĭm-nŏl′ə-jē /

1. The scientific study of the organisms living in and the phenomena of fresh water, especially lakes and ponds.

Derived Forms

• ˌlimnoˈlogically, adverb
• limnological, adjective
• limˈnologist, noun

Other Words From

• lim·no·log·i·cal [lim-nl-, oj, -i-k, uh, l], limno·logic adjective
• limno·logi·cal·ly adverb
• lim·nolo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of limnology¹

1890–95; limno- (combining form representing Greek límnē pool, marsh) + -logy

Word History and Origins

Origin of limnology¹

C20: from Greek limnē lake