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« DefineolmDefineolomouc »Go to Dictionary DefinitionGo to User ContributedDictionaryGo to Extensive DefinitionGo to Synonyms, Antonyms and RelatedWordsDictionary Definitionology n : an informal word (abstracted from wordswith this ending) for some unidentified branch of knowledgeUser ContributedDictionaryEnglishEtymologyFrom the suffix “-ology” in the namesof many sciencesPronunciation(RP):ˈɒlədʒi/, /"Ql@dZi/(US): , /ˈɑlədʒi/, /"Al@dZi/Any branch of learning, especially one ending in “-logy”.Related terms-logyQuotations1902: William James, The Varieties of Religious Experience -The ideal world, for them, is not a world of facts, but only of themeaning of facts; it is a point of view for judging facts. Itappertains to a different "-ology," ...Extensive DefinitionThe Englishsuffix -ology or -logydenotes a field of study or academic discipline, and -ologistdescribes a person who studies that field. However not every fieldor study or discipline is an '-ology', for instance the study ofchildbirth is midwifery and a practitioneris a midwife.EtymologyThe word ology is a back-formationfrom the names of these disciplines. "-logy" basically means "thestudy of ____". Such words are formed from Greek orLatin rootswith the terminal -logy derived from the Greek suffix -λογια(-logia), from λόγος (logos) and that from λέγω (lego),to speak. The word ology is thus misleading as the 'o' is actuallypart of the word stem that receives the -logy ending. For example,the bio part of biology stems from Greek βιος (bios), life. This iswhy some of the words do not end in -ology (such as mineralogy).Other words ending in "ology"Not all words ending in-ology are ologies in the above sense. In some words such astautology, philology and haplology, the -logy suffix isfrom the Greek λογος (logos), word, and may denote somethingrelated to speech or text. Also called Emology for a scientificname.UsageAlthough technically incorrect, "-ology" is sometimesused to describe a subject rather than the study of it. Technologyis a typical example. This usage is also widespread in medicine;for example, pathology is often used for specific disease ("Wehaven't found the pathology yet")."Ology" can be appended to any word, humorously, when describing itsstudy; such as beer-ologyor Wiki-ology.As with other Classicalcompounds, adding "ology" to a Latin or Greek based prefix maybe used to lend grandeur or the impression of scientific rigor tohumble pursuits, as in cosmetology (hairdressing) or cynology (dogtraining.)There are a few irregular exceptions to theending "-ologist"; for example theology/theologian.They can also refer to the 'Ology series ofbooks, fictional encyclopedias, currently including Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons, Egyptology: Search for the Tomb of Osiris, Wizardology: The Secrets of Merlin, Pirateology: A Pirate Hunter's Companion, and Mythology: Greek Gods, Heroes, Monsters.See alsoclassicalcompound-ismsuffixesList of -ologies and what they studyAcarology, thestudy of ticks and mitesActinobiology,the study of the effects of radiationupon livingorganismsActinology, thestudy of the effect of light on chemicalsAerobiology, abranch of biology that studies organic particles, such as bacteria,fungal spores, very small insects and pollen, which are passivelytransported by the air.Aerology, thestudy of the atmosphereAetiology, themedical study of the causation of diseaseAgnoiology, thestudy of things of which we are by nature ignorant, or of thingswhich cannot be knownAgrobiology,the study of plant nutrition and growth in relation to soilconditionsAgrologyCanada:the art and science of agricultureNon-Canada: the study of soilsAgrostology,the study of grassesAlgology, thestudy of algaeAllergology,the study of the causes and treatment of allergies; a branch of medicineAndrology, thestudy of male health and diseaseAnesthesiology,the study of anesthesia and anesthetics; a branch of medicineAngelology, thestudy of angelsAngiology, thestudy of the anatomy ofblood and lymph vascularsystemsAnthropology,the study of humansApiology, thestudy of bees (apiaries)Arachnology,the study of spiders andtheir kindArchaeology,the study of past cultures through the analysis of material remainsArchaeozoology,the study of relationships between humans and animals over timethrough examination of animal remains at archaeological sites (alsosee Zooarchaeology)Areology, thestudy of MarsAssyriology,the study of the AssyriansAstacology, thestudy of crawfishAsteroseismology,the study of the internal structures of stars as revealed by theiroscillations (see also Helioseismology).Astrobiology,the study of origin oflifeAstrogeology,the study of geology ofcelestial bodies (e.g., planets, asteroids, comets)Astrology, thestudy of the purported influence(s) of celestialbodies on earthly affairsAstrometeorology:using astrology toforecast the weatherAtmology, thestudy of the laws and phenomena of aqueous vaporsAudiology, thestudy of hearing; a branch of medicineAutecology,the study of the ecologyof any individual speciesAutology, theattribute (of a word) of being self descriptive. The word"polysyllabic" is autological because it is polysyllabic. (compareheterology)Auxology, thestudy of human growth.Axiology, thestudy of the nature of values and value judgementsbacteriology,study of bacteriabalneology, thescience of the therapeutic use of bathsbarodynamics,science of the support and mechanics of bridgesbarology, study ofgravitationbatology, the studyof bramblesbibliology, studyof booksbibliotics, studyof documents to determine authenticitybioecology, studyof interaction of life in the environmentbiology, study ofbiometrics, studyof biological measurementbionomics, studyof organisms interacting in their environmentsbotany, study ofplantsbromatology,study of foodbrontology,scientific study of thunderCampanology,the study and the art of bell ringingCardiology, thestudy of the heartCariology, thestudy of cellsCereology, thestudy of crop circlesCartography,the study of maps and mapmakingCetology, thestudy of cetaceans -whales, dolphins, and porpoiseCharacterology,the study of characterChristology,the theological studyof redemption (christos christein: to sacrament), not onlyspeaking of Christianitybut also extended to religion in generalChorology, thestudy of the relationship of biological or other phenomena to theirlocationsChronology thestudy of things in order of time or the study of timeClimatology,the study of the climateCodicology, thestudy of the preparation of books and manuscripts (ink, paper,vellum etc)Coleopterology,the study of beetlesConiology, thestudy of dust in the atmosphere and its effects on plants andanimals, also spelled "koniology"Conchology, thestudy of shells andof molluscsContrology, aneologism for thePilatesmethod, a system of physical exerciseCosmology, thestudy of the cosmos or ourplace in itCosmetology,the study of cosmetics and their useCraniology, thestudy of the characteristics of the skullCriminology,the scientific study of crimeCryology, thestudy of very low temperatures and related phenomena.Cryptology, thestudy of how to encrypt and decrypt secret messagesCryptozoology,the study of animals that may or may not be mythicalCynology, thestudy of dogsCytomorphology,the study of the structure of cellsCytology, thestudy of cellsDeltiology, thestudy of, but more often the collecting of, picture postcardsDemonology, thestudy of demonsDendrochronology,the study of the age of trees and the records in their ringsDendrology, thestudy of treesDeontology, inethics, the study ofduty.Dermatology,the field of medicine that deals with the skinDermatopathology,the field of dermatological anatomicalpathologyDesmology, thestudy of ligamentsDialectology,the study of dialectsDipterology,the study of fliesDiabetology,the study of diabetes mellitusDoxology, aliturgical expression ofpraise to GodDragonology,the study of dragonsEcclesiology,the study of Churcharchitecture and decoration, or separately the study of theChristianChurchEcogeomorphology,or biogeomorphology, thestudy of interactions between organisms and geomorphological processesEcohydrology,the study of interactions among organisms and the water cycle.Ecology, the studyof the interrelationships between living organisms and theirenvironment. Sometimes spelled "œcology".Economicgeology is concerned with earth materials that can be utilizedfor economic and/or industrial purposes.Ecophysiology,the study of the interrelationship between an organism's physicalfunctioning and its environmentEdaphology, abranch of soil sciencethat studies the influence of soil on life.Egyptology, thestudy of the ancient EgyptiansElectrophysiology,the study of the relationship between electric phenomena and bodilyprocessesEmbryology, thestudy of embryosEmetology, thestudy or knowledge of emeticsEndocrinology,the study of internal secretory glandsEcchinology,the study of cheeses.Enigmatology,the study of puzzlesEnology(or Oenology), the study of wine and winemakingEntomology, thestudy of insectsEnzymology, thestudy of enzymesEpidemiology,the study of the origin and spread of diseasesEpistemology,the study of the nature and origins of knowledgeEscapology, thepractice of escaping from restraintsor other traps.Eschatology, abranch of theologyconcerned with the final events in the history of the world or ofmankindEthnology, thestudy of raceEthnomusicology,the study of music in society, usually non-western musicEthology, thestudy of animalbehaviourEtiology, same asAetiologyEtymology, thestudy of word originsEulogy,the speech of praiseEvolutionarybiology, the study of the process of biological evolutionEvolutionarypsychology, the study of the process of (usually) humanpsychologicalevolution.Exobiology, thestudy of life in outer spaceFelinology, thestudy of catsFerroequinology,the study of railways,particularly locomotives.Fetology, thestudy of the fetus,especially when within the uterus. Sometimes spelledfoetology.Formicology,the study of antsFungology,fungus + -ology, seemycology.Futurology, thestudy of the futureGarbology - studyof refuse and trashGastrology orGastroenterology- diseases of stomachand intestinesGemmology orGemology, the study of gemstones and ornamentalmaterialsGenealogy(commonly misspelled and mispronounced as "geneology"), the studyof relationships within families particularly with a view toconstructing family treesGenecology, thestudy of genetic differences in relation to the environmentGeobiology, thestudy of the biosphereand its relations to the lithosphere and atmosphere.Geochronology,the study of the age of the EarthGeology, the studyof the EarthGeomorphology,the study of present-day landforms, traditionally onEarth but with increasing frequency on nearby planetary objectsGerontology,the study of old ageGlaciology, thestudy of glaciersGrammatology,the study of writingsystems. Also the study of deconstructive literary criticism,popularized in the 1960s by JacquesDerridaGraphology, thestudy of handwriting for the purpose of analysing the character ofthe writerGrossology, thestudy of gross (slang) and disgusting things. Fictional; book titleGynaecology orGynecology, thestudy of medicine relating to women, or of women ingeneralHematology/Haematology,the study of bloodHeliology,the study of the SunHelioseismology,the study of vibrations and oscillations in the SunHelminthology,the study of parasitic worms. See Vermeology.Hepatology, thestudy of the liver; abranch of medicineHerbology, thestudy of the therapeutic use of plantsHerpetology,the study of reptilesand amphibiansHeterology, theattribute (of a word) of not being self descriptive. The word"monosyllabic" is heterological because it is not monosyllabic.(compare autology)Heteroptology,the study of true bugsHieroglyphology,Egyptian hieroglyphics, an ancient writing systemHierographology,the study of sacred textsHierology, a moreinclusive term for theologyHippology, studyof horsesHistology, thestudy of living tissuesHistopathology,the study of the (microscopic) structure of diseased tissuesHistoriology,the study of the writings and practices of historiansHomology, conceptin anthropology,biology, algebraictopology, and sociology, meaning "likenessin structure"Horology, thestudy of making timepieces, measuring time andtimekeeping (alsothe study of time)Hydrogeology,the study of underground waterHydrology, thestudy of waterHypnology, thestudy of sleep (also: somnology)Ichnology, thestudy of fossil footprints, tracks, and burrowsIchthyology,the study of fishIdeology, thestudy of ideas throughout society bothsocially,politically,historically and literaryImmunology, thestudy of the immune systemIndology, thestudy of the history, languages, and cultures of the IndiansubcontinentIranology, thestudy of history, literature, art and culture of Iran (Persia)Islamology, thestudy of the IslamJapanology, thestudy of Japanese peopleKaryology, thestudy of karyotypes (a branch of cytology)Killology, thestudy of human beings killing other human beings (Grossman'stheory)Kinesiology,the study of movement in relation to human anatomyKremlinology,the study of the Soviet UnionKymatology, thestudy of waves or wavemotionsLaryngology,the study of the larynx,or voicebox; a branch of medicineLepidopterology,the study of butterflies and mothsLexicology, thestudy of the signification and application of wordsLimnology, thestudy of fresh water environments, particularly lakesLithology, thestudy of rocksLudology, thestudy of video gamesLymphology, thestudy of the lymph systemand glandsMalacology, thestudy of mollusksMammalogy, thestudy of mammalsMereology, abranch of logic focusing on the study of part-whole relationshipsMeteorology,the study of weatherMethodology,(properly) the study of methodsMetrology, thestudy of measurementMicrobiology,the study of micro-organisms.Micrology, thescience of preparing and handling microscopic objects for study.Mineralogy, thestudy of mineralsMissiology, thestudy of missions and missionary workMixology, thestudy or skill of preparing mixed drinks.Molinology, thestudy of windmills,watermills andanimalengines.Monadology, abook by Leibniz on thestudy of his theory of monads.Morphology, thestudy of forms that is used in several other fields (biology, linguistics, astronomy, etc.)Museology, thestudy of museummanagement.Musicology, thestudy of musicMycology, thestudy of fungiMyologythe scientific study of musclesMyrmecology,the study of antsMythology, thestudy of mythsNanotechnology,the study and design of machines at the molecular levelNanotribology,the study of friction on a very small (atomic) scaleNematology, thestudy of nematodesNeonatology,the study of diseases and the care of newborn infants; a branch ofpediatrics/paediatricsNephology, thestudy of cloudsNephrology, thestudy of the kidneys andtheir diseases, a branch of medicineNeurology, thestudy of nervesNeuropathology,the study of neural diseasesNeurophysiology,the study of the functions of the nervoussystemNosology, thestudy of disease classificationNumerology, thestudy of numbers (oftenin a non-mathematical sense)Nutriology, thestudy of nutritionOceanology, thestudy of oceansOdonatology,the study of dragonflies and damselfliesOdontology, thestudy of the structure, development, and abnormalities of theteethOenology, thestudy of wineOmnology, thestudy of everythingOncology, thestudy of cancerOneirology, thestudy of dreamsOnomatology, thestudy of proper namesOntology, thestudy of existenceOology,the study of eggsOphthalmology,the study of the eyesOrganology, thestudy of musicalinstruments (not just organs);alternatively, the study of anatomical organsOrnithology,the study of birdsOrology, the studyof mountains and their mappingOrthopterology,the study of grasshoppers and cricketsOsteology, thestudy of bonesOtolaryngology,the study of the ear and throat; a branch of medicineOtology, the studyof the structure, function, and pathology of the earOtorhinolaryngology, the same as otolaryngologyPaleoanthropology,the study of prehistoricpeople and humanoriginsPaleobiology,the study of prehistoriclifePaleobotany,the study of prehistoric metaphytes (i.e.,multicellularplants)Paleoclimatology,the study of prehistoric climatesPaleoecology,the study of prehistoric environmentsby analyzing fossils androckstrataPaleontology,the study of fossils ofancient lifePaleophytology(see "paleobotany"), the study of ancient multicelled plantsPaleozoology,the study of prehistoric metazoans (i.e., multicellular animals)Palynology, thestudy of pollenParapsychology,the study of paranormal or psychic phenomenon that defyconventional scientific explanationsParasitology,the study of parasitesPathology, thestudy of illnessPedology(soil study), one of two main branches of soil sciencePedology(children study)Penology, thestudy of prison management and criminalrehabilitation.Personology, avariant of physiognomyPetrology, thestudy of rocks and the conditions by which they formPharmacology,the study of drugsPhenology, thestudy of periodicbiologicalphenomena such as flowering, migration, breeding, etc.Phenomenology,the study and science of phenomena as distinct from the science ofactual existence or being; also a movement founded by Husserl whichstudies conscious experience without its metaphysical concernsPhilology, thestudy of a language together with its literaturePhlebology, abranch of medicine that deals with the venous systemPhonology, thestudy of vocal soundsPhrenology, thederivation of a persons character traits, by studying the shape oftheir skullPhycology, thestudy of algaePhysiology, thestudy of mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of livingorganismsPhytology, thestudy of plants; botanyPhytopathology("Plant pathology"), the study of plant diseasesPhytosociology,the study of the ecologyof plant communitiesPiphilology,the mnemonic practiceof writing sentences such that the numbers of letters in the wordscorrespond to the consecutive digits of piPlanetology,the study of planets andsolarsystems; more commonly called PlanetarysciencePlanktology,the study of planktonPneumology, asynonym of PulmonologyPomology, thescientific study and cultivation of fruitsPosology, thestudy of drug dosagePrimatology,the study of primatesProctology, thestudy of the hind regions (rectum, anus, colon andpelvicfloor) of the bodyPsephology, thestudy, especially statistical, of elections.Psychobiology,the study and psychology of organisms with regard to theirfunctions and structuresPsychology, thestudy of mental processes in living creaturesPsychopathology,the study of the mental processes within mentalillness or disordersPsychopharmacology,the study of psychotropic or psychiatric drugsPsychophysiology,the study of the physiological bases of psychological processesPulmonology,the specialty in medicine that deals withdiseases of the lungs andthe respiratorytractRadiology, thestudy of rays, usually ionising radiationRedology, thestudy of the classical Chinese literary masterpiece Dream of the Red ChamberReflexology,originally the study of reflexes or of reflex responses; but seealso non-study listRheology, thestudy of flowRheumatology,the study of rheumatic diseases, a branch of medicineRhinology, thestudy of the nose and its diseasesRipperology,the study of Jack theRipper and the crimes associated with himRKOlogy, the study of RKOsSarcology, asubsection of anatomythat studies the soft parts. It includes myology, angiology,neurology, and splanchnologyScatology, thestudy of fecesScientology,the applied religious philosophy created by American writerL.Ron HubbardSedimentology,a branch of geology thatstudies sediments.Seismology, thestudy of earthquakesSelenology, thestudy of the moonSemiology, thestudy of signsSemitology, thestudy of Semitic culturesSerology, thestudy of blood serumSerpentology,the study of snakesSexology, thestudy of sexSindonology,the study of the Shroud ofTurinSinology, thestudy of ChinaSitiology,dietetics, the studyof diet. Also, a treatise on diet. Also spelled "sitology"Sociology, thestudy of societySociobiology,the study of the effect of evolution on ethologySomnology, thestudy of sleep, also: hypnologySomatology,study of human characteristicsSoteriology thestudy of the doctrine of salvation, especially asrelated to ChristianitySovietology,the study of communistSovietUnionSpeleology, thestudy or exploration of cavesSplanchnology,the study of the visceraSporalogy, aparody of astrologyStemmatology,a discipline that attempts to reconstruct the transmission of atext (especially a text in manuscript form) on the basis ofrelations between the various surviving manuscriptsStomatology,study of the mouth and its diseases.Sumerology, thestudy of the Sumerians.Symbology, thestudy and interpretation of symbols, or a set of symbols.Also used for types of barcodesSymptomatology,the study of symptomsSynecology,the study of the ecological interrelationships among communities oforganismsSyphilology,the study of syphilisTaxology, asynonym for taxonomyTechnology, thestudy of the practical arts (but see above)Teleology, thestudy of ends or final causesTeratology, thestudy of wonders, ormonstersTerminology,the usage and study of terms.Thanatology,the study of physical, psychological and social problems associatedwith dying.Thermology, thestudy of heat.Theology, thestudy of God orgodsTibetology, thestudy of TibetTocology, thestudy of childbirth, sometimes spelled "tokology".Tonology, thestudy of intonation in speechTopology, themathematical study of closeness and connectednessToxicology, thestudy of poisonsTraumatology,the study of wounds andinjuries caused byaccidents or assaultsand their surgical treatment and repair; a branch of medicineTribology, thestudy of friction andlubricationTrichology, thestudy of hair and the scalpTypology, thestudy of classificationUfology, the studyof Unidentifiedflying object (UFO) phenomena.Universology,The science of the universe, and the relations which it involves.Unology, thescience and study of unity in all of its forms.Uranology, Thebranch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe asa whole.Urbanology, Thestudy of urban problems, esp. as a social science.Urology, the studyand treatment of diseases of the urogenitaltract, a branch of medicine. Sometimes spelled "ourology".Uronology, Thatpart of medicine which treats of urine.Uroradiology,Examination of the urinary tract by radiologicaltechniques.Vaccinology,the study of vaccinesVenereology,the study of venerealdiseasesVexillology,the study of flagsVictimology,the study of victims of crime, often applied tocharacterizing the criminalVirology, thestudy of virusesVolcanology(also spelled vulcanology), the study of volcanoes and relatedphenomena (traps)Xenobiology,the study of non-terrestrial lifeXylology, thestudy of woodZooarchaeology,the study and analysis of animal remains at archaeological sites toreconstruct relationships between people, animals, and theirenvironment (also see Archaeozoology)Zoology, the studyof animalsZoopathology("Animal pathology"), the study of animal diseaseszoopsychology,the study of mental processes in animalsZymology, thestudy of fermentationOlogies that are not fields of studyWords ending in -ologythat are not fields of study, and thus not "ologies" in the senseof this article, are:Anthology, acollection of literary pieces (such as poems).Apologya statement of regret.an explanation for or justification of beliefs.Arcology -enormous habitat (hyperstructure) of extremely high humanpopulation density.Chronology isthe arrangement or setting out of past events in order ofoccurrence; the recording of historical events in date sequence.Cosmetology,the art and career of using cosmetics to improve beauty.Dilogyambiguous or equivocal speech, ora work composed in two parts (see trilogy)Docimology, atreatise on the art of testing, e.g. in assaying metals.Doxology, a spokenor sung end of a prayer.Eulogy,though not an -ology, is a commemoration of a person's life athis/her funeral.Hagiology isliterature dealingwith the life of a saintor, indeed, any revered person, a biography of an individual,rather than a study of saints, sainthood or saintliness in general.Heterology, adissimilarity of parts often attributable to a difference inorigin.Homology,a similarity often atributable to common originIdeology,sometimes spelled idealogy, is a system of ideas about politics,human life or culture.Kibology, jokereligion worshiping Kibo.Menology, aregister of months, or a calendar of the lives of thesaints for each day of theyear.Necrology, a listof people who have died, especially in the recent past or during aspecific period.Philology, thehistorical study of languages. This is not a ology in the strictsense, because it is not the study (-ologia) of love (philo-), butthe love (philo-) of literature (logia).Phraseology isthe way words are put together, therefore the style beingused in a sentence,or the set of phrases orthe choice of words used by any particular group of people, or atype of registerthat reflects the form of language used in a certain socialsituation in which particular subjects are being discussed.Piphilologyseems to be a borderline case with some aspects of a field ofstudy, but not a scientific discipline.Reflexology,alternative method of massage, therapyor pressure on certain points of the sole of the feet as a means ofrelieving nervous tension.Tautology,a self-affirming truth.Terminology, aset of words and/or phrases, usually in relation to some particularcanon or field of study e.g. 'mathematical terminology'.Tetralogyof Fallot, an abnormality of the heart consisting of fourdeformities that often occur together.Trilogy(although not strictly an -ology) is a body ofwriting in three parts, as tetralogy is that in fourparts. Other words such as pentalogy, hexalogy, heptalogy or septology,octology, nonology, and dekology cover larger series.Tropology, theuse of tropesin speech or writing.A Zumology is atreatise on the fermentation of liquors.External linksWhat'sOLogy?List ofologiesAnother list ofologiesThefamous British "ology" advertA list ofscience ologiesology in German: -logieology in Malay (macrolanguage): -logiology in Japanese: -logyology in Turkish: -lojiology in Urdu: فہرست علومSynonyms, Antonyms and RelatedWordsacademic discipline, academic specialty, appliedscience, area, arena, art, concern, department ofknowledge, discipline, domain, field, field of inquiry, field ofstudy, natural science, province, pure science,science, social science,specialty, sphere, study, technicology, technics, technology

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