zoology
Definitions
The branch of biology that deals with animals and animal life
动物学（研究动物及动物生命的生物学分支）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedzoo (animal) + -logy (study of) = 'the study of animals.' This is the structural core of the family: strip -logy to get the bare root, swap in -ist for the scientist (zoologist) or -ical for the adjective (zoological).
Root zoo still carries 9 more wordsUsage Guide
Pronunciation trap: unlike standalone 'zoo' (/zuː/, rhymes with 'too'), in zoology the zo- splits into two vowels — /zəʊˈɒlədʒi/ ('zoh-OL-uh-jee') — echoing the original Greek zō-o. The same split appears in zoologist and zoological. Many learners wrongly say 'ZOO-ology.'
Example Sentences
- 1.
She studied zoology at university before becoming a wildlife filmmaker.
- 2.
Marine zoology focuses on the animals that live in the ocean.
- 3.
Zoology and botany together cover the whole living world.