zoology
[ zoh-ol-uh-jee ]
/ zoʊˈɒl ə dʒi /
noun, plural zo·ol·o·gies.
the science or branch of biology dealing with animals.
a treatise on zoology.
the animal life of a particular region.
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British Dictionary definitions for zoology
zoology
/ (zəʊˈɒlədʒɪ, zuː-) /
noun plural -gies
the study of animals, including their classification, structure, physiology, and history
the biological characteristics of a particular animal or animal group
the fauna characteristic of a particular region
a book, treatise, etc, dealing with any aspect of the study of animals
Derived forms of zoology
zoological (ˌzəʊəˈlɒdʒɪkəl, ˌzuːə-), adjectivezoologist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Scientific definitions for zoology
zoology
[ zō-ŏl′ə-jē, zōō-ŏl′- ]
The scientific study of organisms in the kingdom Animalia, including their growth and structure.
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Cultural definitions for zoology
zoology
[ (zoh-ol-uh-jee) ]
The scientific study and classification of animals. (See Linnean classification.)
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