adjective
entomological
en-tuh-muh-LOJ-ih-kuhl
Entomological (adjective) means relating to entomology, the study of insects. Example: “The museum keeps a large entomological collection.”
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Relating to entomology, the study of insects.
"The museum keeps a large entomological collection."
"She joined an entomological society to learn about beetles."
"The team published an entomological survey of the forest."
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How to use entomological
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving to do with the study of insects.
When to use it
It is a formal, scientific word.
Memory tip
Do not confuse it with etymological, which relates to word origins rather than insects.
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Common pairings
entomological society
entomological survey
entomological research
entomological collection
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Etymology
The word was formed in English from entomology and the suffix -ical.
Rhymes for entomological
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What does entomological mean?
It means relating to entomology, the scientific study of insects.
What is an entomological study?
It is research that looks at insects, such as how they live, behave or are classified.
How do you pronounce entomological?
It is pronounced en-tuh-muh-LOJ-ih-kuhl, with the stress on the fourth syllable.
What is the meaning of entomological?
"entomological" (adjective) means relating to entomology, the study of insects.
