zoological
UK: ˌzuːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl | US: ˌzoʊəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl
adj. relating to the study of animals (zoology)
adj. pertaining to the characteristics or classification of animals
The word "zoological" derives from the Greek roots "zōion" (animal) and "logos" (study, discourse). The morpheme "zoo" preserves the original Greek spelling, while "log" reflects the shortened form of "logos." The suffix "-ical" (from Latin "-icalis") transforms the noun into an adjective. The term emerged in the early 19th century, aligning with the formalization of zoology as a scientific discipline. The progression from "zōion" (living being) to "zoology" (study of animals) and finally "zoological" illustrates how Greek roots were adapted into English to describe specialized fields of study.
The zoological park houses over 500 species of mammals and birds.
Her research focuses on the zoological differences between marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
The museum's zoological exhibits include rare fossils and preserved specimens.
He published a groundbreaking paper in a prestigious zoological journal.
Zoological studies often require extensive fieldwork in diverse habitats.