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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPhytology
/faɪˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, and classification.
"Phytology has advanced our understanding of plant biology and its applications in agriculture." - 2
A branch of botany that focuses specifically on the study of plant life.
"Researchers in phytology are working to discover new plant species in remote ecosystems."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'phytology' originates from the Greek word 'phyton', meaning 'plant', combined with the suffix '-logy', which denotes 'the study of'. It emerged in the 19th century as a branch of botany focused on the scientific study of plants.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Phytology" is said worldwide
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Phytologie
Transliteration: fitoloʒi
"La phytologie est essentielle pour comprendre les écosystèmes."
Phytologie
Transliteration: fiˈtoːloɡi
"Die Phytologie untersucht die Vielfalt der Pflanzenarten."
Fitologia
Transliteration: fitoloʤia
"La fitologia è fondamentale per la conservazione delle piante."
Fitología
Transliteration: fitoloɣía
"La fitología estudia la relación entre las plantas y su entorno."
Fitologia
Transliteration: fitoloʒia
"A fitologia é importante para a agricultura sustentável."
पौधों का अध्ययन
Transliteration: Paudhon ka adhyayan
"पौधों का अध्ययन पारिस्थितिकी के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।"
植物学
Transliteration: zhíwùxué
"植物学帮助我们理解植物的生态系统。"
식물학
Transliteration: sigmulhak
"식물학은 식물의 생태계를 이해하는 데 도움을 줍니다."
植物学
Transliteration: shokubutsugaku
"植物学は植物の生態系を理解するのに役立ちます。"
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