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Words With the Root "-ology"

Every dictionary word built on "-ology" — meaning "the study of" — pulled straight from the headword, not hand-picked.

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28 Words

  1. 1 anthropology The scientific and scholarly study of human beings, covering culture, language, biology, and history.
  2. 2 apology A statement expressing regret for a mistake or offense.
  3. 3 archaeology The study of past human societies through the excavation and analysis of buildings, tools, and other physical...
  4. 4 astrology The belief system that studies the positions of stars and planets in order to predict human affairs or persona...
  5. 5 biology The scientific study of living organisms and life processes.
  6. 6 cardiology The branch of medicine dealing with the heart and its diseases.
  7. 7 cosmology The scientific study of the origin, structure, and future of the universe.
  8. 8 criminology The academic study of crime, criminals, and why crime happens.
  9. 9 ecology The branch of biology that studies how living things relate to each other and to their environment.
  10. 10 geology The scientific study of the earth's structure, materials, and history, especially through its rocks.
  11. 11 ideology A connected set of beliefs, values, or principles held by a person, group, or movement, especially a political...
  12. 12 methodology A set of methods, rules, or procedures used in a particular field or study.
  13. 13 mythology A traditional body of myths belonging to a particular culture, explaining its origins, gods, ancestors, and he...
  14. 14 nanotechnology The branch of science and engineering dealing with structures and machines built at the scale of atoms and mol...
  15. 15 neurology The branch of medicine concerned with the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
  16. 16 oncology The branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and study of cancer.
  17. 17 pathology The scientific study of the causes and effects of disease.
  18. 18 physiology The branch of biology that studies how living organisms and their parts function.
  19. 19 psychology The scientific study of the mind and human behavior.
  20. 20 radiology The branch of medicine that uses imaging technology, such as X-rays, ultrasound, and MRI, to diagnose and trea...
  21. 21 Scientology A movement founded in the 1950s by L. Ron Hubbard, centered on his teachings about the mind and spirit.
  22. 22 sociology The academic study of society, human social behavior, and the relationships and institutions people form.
  23. 23 technology The practical application of scientific knowledge to solve problems or build tools and machines.
  24. 24 terminology The specialised set of terms used in a particular field or subject.
  25. 25 theology The systematic study of religious belief, God, or gods.
  26. 26 toxicology The scientific study of poisons and how they affect living things.
  27. 27 victimology The academic study of crime victims, including why certain people or groups are more likely to be victimized.
  28. 28 zoology The branch of biology concerned with animals — their structure, behaviour, evolution, and classification.