glossology
gloss·o·lo·gy
glossology · glossologies
The science of languageThe science of language; linguistics.
UK/ɡlɒˈsɒlədʒi/US/ɡlɔˈsɑləd͡ʒi/
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)The science of language; linguistics.
(countable, uncountable)The naming of parts of plants.
(countable, uncountable)The definition and explanation of terms in constructing a glossary.
(countable, uncountable)The diagnosis of disease by examination of the tongue.
Origin
From Ancient Greek γλῶσσα (glôssa, “tongue; language”) + -ology.From Ancient Greek γλῶσσα (glôssa, “tongue; language”) + -ology.
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Forms
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Synonyms
2 synonymsscience of language:glottologylinguistics
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable