First Known Use: 1669
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zoology
noun zo·ol·o·gy \zō-ˈä-lə-jē, zə-ˈwä-\
: the branch of science that involves the study of animals and animal behavior
Full Definition of ZOOLOGY
1
: a branch of biology concerned with the classification and the properties and vital phenomena of animals
2
a : animal life (as of a region) : fauna b : the properties and vital phenomena exhibited by an animal, animal type, or group
— zo·ol·o·gist \-jist\ noun
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Origin of ZOOLOGY
New Latin zoologia, from zo- + -logia -logy
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ZOOLOGY Defined for Kids
zoology
noun zo·ol·o·gy \zō-ˈä-lə-jē\
Definition of ZOOLOGY for Kids
1
: a branch of biology concerned with the study of animals and animal life
2
: animal life (as of a region) <the zoology of Australia>
Medical Dictionary
zoology
noun zo·ol·o·gy \zō-ˈäl-ə-jē\
plural zo·ol·o·gies
Medical Definition of ZOOLOGY
1
: a branch of biology that deals with the classification and the properties and vital phenomena of animals
2
: the properties and vital phenomena exhibited by an animal, animal type, or group
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