zoology
2 synonyms for zoology, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The branch of biology concerned with animals — their structure, behaviour, evolution, and classification.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
zoological science
How to use zoology
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
zoology degree
study zoology
Etymology
From Greek zōîon ("animal") plus lógos ("study, knowledge") — a near-parallel formation to "biology."
Full origin of zoology →Frequently asked questions
What does “zoology” mean?
The word “zoology” means the branch of biology concerned with animals — their structure, behaviour, evolution, and classification. In plain terms, the scientific study of animals.
How do you pronounce “zoology”?
“Zoology” is pronounced zoh-O-luhd-zhee (/zoʊˈɑləd͡ʒi/ in IPA).
How do you use “zoology” in a sentence?
Here is “zoology” used in a sentence: “She is studying zoology at university with a focus on marine mammals.”
What part of speech is “zoology”?
“Zoology” is a noun.
Where does the word “zoology” come from?
The word “zoology” comes from Greek. From Greek zōîon ("animal") plus lógos ("study, knowledge") — a near-parallel formation to "biology.".
