glossology

[ glo-sol-uh-jee, glaw- ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. linguistics.

glossology

/ ɡlɒˈsɒlədʒɪ; ˌɡlɒsəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. an obsolete term for linguistics

Derived Forms

• glossological, adjective
• glosˈsologist, noun

Other Words From

• glos·so·log·i·cal [glos-, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l, glaw-s, uh, -], adjective
• glos·solo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of glossology¹

First recorded in 1710–20; glosso- + -logy

Example Sentences

It involves the study of geology, of anthropology, of glossology, of navigation, of physical geography, of climate, of the laws of reproduction, of the influences of climate over animals, and of diet upon man.

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Terminology, also called Glossology, is nomenclature applied to organs or parts, and their forms or modifications.

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Glossology, the department of botany in which technical terms are explained.

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Terminology treats of technical terms; same as Glossology, 181.

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It is proved by physiology, by psychology, by glossology, and by civil history.

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