selenology
The scientific study of the MoonThe scientific study of the Moon.: The scientific study of the Moon’s movements in the heavens and the kinetic influences it has upon and it receives from other astronomical bodies.
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Meaning
2 sensesThe scientific study of the Moon.
(uncountable, usually)The scientific study of the Moon’s movements in the heavens and the kinetic influences it has upon and it receives from other astronomical bodies.
Selenologie
селеноло́гияselenológija
селенологіяselenolohija
(uncountable, usually)The scientific study of the formation and composition of the Moon’s crust.
- the branch of astronomy that deals with the moon
Origin
Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.
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Forms
plural: selenologies| Singular | selenology |
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uncountable
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
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