zoological
UK/,zuːə'lɒdʒɪk(ə)l/US/.zәuә'lɒdʒikl/
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Definitions
adj.
Relating to animals or to zoology
动物学的;关于动物的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedzoology + -ical (adj.) = 'relating to animal science.' Transparent adjective; note 'zoological garden' is the full form that gave us 'zoo.'
Root zoo still carries 9 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.zoological garden动物园(动物学花园)
- 2.zoological society动物学会
- 3.zoological research动物学研究
Example Sentences
- 1.
The zoological society funds research into endangered species.
- 2.
London's zoological gardens opened to the public in 1847.