ichthyology
1 synonym for ichthyology, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The scientific study of fish, as a part of zoology.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
fish science
How to use ichthyology
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
study ichthyology
a course in ichthyology
marine ichthyology
a professor of ichthyology
It is a formal, scientific term.
Etymology
The word is formed in English from ichthyo- and -logy, meaning the study of fish.
Full origin of ichthyology →Frequently asked questions
What is ichthyology?
Ichthyology is the scientific study of fish, as a part of zoology.
What do you call someone who studies fish?
A person who studies fish is usually called an ichthyologist.
How do you pronounce ichthyology?
It is pronounced ik-thee-OL-uh-jee, with the stress on the third syllable.
