Word: ethological
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: e
tho
lo
gi
cal
Definition: Of or pertaining to ethology; the branch of zoology that studies the behavior of animals in their natural habitats
Morphemes:
Affix: etho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to essential character and behavior patterns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἦθος
Language: grc
Decoded: ethos
PoS: Noun
Meaning: character
Affix: -logy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A branch of learning; a study of a particular subject.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -logia
Language: la
Decoded: -logia
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -logy; the study of
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.