noun
planetology
plan-uh-TOL-uh-jee
Planetology (noun) means the scientific study of planets, planetary systems, and the solar system. Example: “She studied planetology and now works on Mars rover data.”
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The scientific study of planets, planetary systems, and the solar system.
"She studied planetology and now works on Mars rover data."
"A course in planetology covers the surfaces and atmospheres of other worlds."
"Planetology has benefited from spacecraft missions to distant planets."
How to use planetology
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe science of planets and how they work.
When to use it
It is a technical term, and the phrase planetary science is also common.
Memory tip
Planetology is not a countable word, so you do not say planetologies.
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Common pairings
study planetology
comparative planetology
a planetology course
planetology research
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Etymology
The word was formed in English from planet and the ending -ology, meaning the study of something.
Synonyms
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planetary science
planetary astronomy
Rhymes for planetology
urology
apology
zoology
biology
ecology
analogy
etiology
pedagogy
mycology
virology
sexology
cytology
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Frequently asked questions
What is planetology?
Planetology is the study of planets, planetary systems, and the solar system.
Is planetology the same as planetary science?
Yes, the two terms are used for the same field of study.
How do you pronounce planetology?
A common American respelling is plan-uh-TOL-uh-jee, with the stress on the third syllable.
What is the meaning of planetology?
"planetology" (noun) means the scientific study of planets, planetary systems, and the solar system.
