adj

zoological

zoh-uh-LOD-zhihkl

Zoological (adj) means relating to animals or to the scientific study of animals. Example: “The museum has an extensive zoological collection of preserved specimens.”

adj

Relating to animals or to the scientific study of animals.

"The museum has an extensive zoological collection of preserved specimens."

How to use zoological

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo do with animals or the science of studying them.

Common pairings

zoological garden zoological society zoological research

Word forms

more zoological comparative, most zoological superlative

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Etymology

From zoology plus the adjective ending -ical.

Rhymes for zoological

musical comical radical medical logical lyrical typical cynical optical magical ethical inimical

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Frequently asked questions

What does “zoological” mean?

The word “zoological” means relating to animals or to the scientific study of animals. In plain terms, to do with animals or the science of studying them.

How do you pronounce “zoological”?

“Zoological” is pronounced zoh-uh-LOD-zhihkl (/zoʊəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl̩/ in IPA).

How do you use “zoological” in a sentence?

Here is “zoological” used in a sentence: “The museum has an extensive zoological collection of preserved specimens.”

What part of speech is “zoological”?

“Zoological” is an adjective.

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