escapology
es·cap·o·lo·gy
The study or art of escaping from a physical restraint, enclosure, or constriction,…The study or art of escaping from a physical restraint, enclosure, or constriction, such as a rope, a sealed box, handcuffs, etc.; escape artistry.
UK/ˈɛs.kəˌpɒl.ə.dʒiː/US/ˈɛs.kəˌpɑl.ə.dʒi/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)The study or art of escaping from a physical restraint, enclosure, or constriction, such as a rope, a sealed box, handcuffs, etc.; escape artistry.
(figuratively, uncountable, usually)Escape from a difficult situation.
More definitions
- the study of methods of escaping (especially as a form of entertainment)
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.
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Forms
plural: escapologies| Singular | escapology |
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uncountable
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedescapologist
Derivedescapological
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable