WORD ORIGIN
Origin of pedology 1 First recorded in
1920–25; pedo-2 +
-logy Related forms ped·o·log·i·cal [ped-l-oj -i-kuh l] /ˌpɛd lˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/ ped·o·log·ic , adjective pe·dol·o·gist , noun noun the scientific study of the nature and development of children.
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Related forms ped·o·log·i·cal [ped-l-oj -i-kuh l or, esp. British /ˌpɛd lˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl or, esp. British ped·o·log·ic , adjective pe·dol·o·gist , noun Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for pedology noun the study of the formation, characteristics, and distribution of soils
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Derived Forms pedological (ˌpiːdəˈlɒdʒɪkə l ), adjective pedologist , noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Word Origin and History for pedology n. "scientific study of the soil," 1924, from Greek pedon "ground, earth," from PIE root *ped- (see foot (n.)) + -logy . Related: Pedological . Earlier it was a word for "the study of children" (1894), from pedo- .
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n. The study of the physical, mental, and social development and characteristics of children.
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The scientific study of soils, including their origins, characteristics, and classification.
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