-logy
Greekstudy of, science of
Suffix · means "study of, science of"
About the suffix -logy
From Greek "logos" meaning "word, reason, study." It forms nouns naming academic disciplines or fields of knowledge.
Roots often paired with -logy
Associated Words · 37
technology
applied science; machines or methods developed for practical use
ideology
A system of beliefs or principles held by a group
methodology
A system of methods used in a particular field; the study of such methods
anthropology
The scientific study of human beings, their origins and cultures
sociology
The scientific study of human society and social relationships
archaeology
The study of past human cultures through physical remains
mythology
The body of myths of a culture; a collection of stories about a subject
terminology
The set of specialized words used in a particular field
pathology
The medical study of disease causes and effects; an abnormal condition
anthology
A collection of literary works by various authors
geology
The science studying the structure and history of the Earth through its rocks
chronology
The study of time order of events; a timeline of events
aristocracy
The hereditary upper class or nobility; government by such a class
morphology
The study of form and structure, especially in biology or linguistics
zoological
Relating to animals or zoology
neurology
The branch of medicine dealing with the nervous system and its disorders
zoology
The scientific study of animals
paleontology
The scientific study of prehistoric life through fossils
meteorology
The science of studying the atmosphere and predicting weather
pharmacology
The scientific study of drugs and their effects on the body
zoologist
A scientist who studies animals
criminology
The scientific study of crime and criminal behaviour
philology
The scholarly study of historical languages and texts
gerontology
The scientific study of aging and the elderly