noun
entomology
en-tuh-MOL-uh-jee
Entomology (noun) means the scientific study of insects. Example: “She studied entomology at university and now researches beetles.”
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The scientific study of insects.
"She studied entomology at university and now researches beetles."
"The museum has a large entomology collection, with thousands of pinned specimens."
"A course in entomology teaches you how to identify and classify insects."
How to use entomology
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe science of studying insects.
When to use it
It is a formal, scientific term used mainly in academic and scientific contexts.
Memory tip
Entomology begins ento- (from the Greek for insect), while etymology begins ety-; think of ento for insects and ety for words.
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forensic entomology
study entomology
professor of entomology
entomology department
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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.
Synonyms
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insectology
Rhymes for entomology
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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.
What is the meaning of entomology?
"entomology" (noun) means the scientific study of insects.
