Word: ethologic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: eth
o
lo
ic
Definition: Ethological; the scientific study of animal behaviour, usually with a focus on behaviour under natural conditions, and viewing behaviour as an evolutionarily adaptive trait
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: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to