-ology — study of, science of, discourse (affix)
-ology
study of, science of, discourse
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technology
A2
/tɛkˈnɑ.lə.dʒi/
Machines, equipment, and methods created from scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.
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psychology
B2
/saɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/
The scientific study of the mind and human behaviour.
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biology
B1
/baɪˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/
The science that studies living things such as plants and animals.
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geology
B1
/d͡ʒiˈɑ.lə.dʒi/
The science that studies the structure of the earth and its rocks.
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sociology
B2
/ˌsoʊ.siˈɑː.lə.dʒi/
the systematic study of society, social institutions, relationships, groups, and patterns of human behaviour
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zoology
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/zoʊˈɑləd͡ʒi/
The branch of biology that studies animals.
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