algology

al·gol·o·gy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [al-gol-uh-jee]
- /ælˈgɒl ə dʒi/
- /alɡˈɒlədʒi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-gol-uh-jee]
- /ælˈgɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of algology word

noun algology the branch of biology concerned with the study of algae 3
noun algology the branch of medicine concerned with the study of pain 3
noun algology the branch of botany that deals with algae; phycology 3
noun algology the branch of botany dealing with algae. 1
noun algology The study of algae. 1
noun algology The medical treatment of pain as practiced in Greece and Turkey. 0

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Origin of algology

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50; alg(ae) + -o- + -logy

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Parts of speech for Algology

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algology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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