entomology
1 synonym for entomology, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The scientific study of insects.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
insectology
How to use entomology
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
forensic entomology
study entomology
professor of entomology
entomology department
It is a formal, scientific term used mainly in academic and scientific contexts.
Etymology
The word came into English from French entomologie. The French word was built from the Ancient Greek éntomon, meaning insect, plus the ending -logie, meaning the study of something.
Full origin of entomology →Frequently asked questions
What does entomology mean?
Entomology is the scientific study of insects. Informally, it can also cover the study of other arthropods.
What is the difference between entomology and etymology?
Entomology is the study of insects, while etymology is the study of where words come from. The two words look similar but are unrelated in meaning.
How do you pronounce entomology?
It is pronounced en-tuh-MOL-uh-jee, with the stress on the third syllable.
