Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

phenologically

Adverb

/ˌfɛnəˈnɒlədʒɪkli/

Definition

Relating to the study of the timing of biological events in relation to climate and seasonal changes.

Examples

The flowers bloom phenologically, indicating the arrival of spring.
Researchers observed how animals migrated phenologically in response to temperature changes.

Meaning

Phenologically refers to the branch of science that examines the timing of seasonal events in nature, such as flowering in plants and breeding in animals, and how these events are influenced by climate.