Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ology
Suffix
/ˈɒlədʒi/
Definition
The suffix ‘ology’ is used to indicate a field of study or a branch of knowledge.
Examples
- Biology: the study of living organisms.
- Psychology: the study of the mind and behavior.
- Geology: the study of the Earth’s physical structure and substance.
Meaning
Ology denotes a discipline that involves systematic research, authentication, and analysis of a particular subject.
Synonyms
- Discipline
- Field of study
- Science
