Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˌæl.ɡəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
KK: /ælˈgɑlədʒɪkəl/
Definition
Relating to the study of algae.
Example
The algological studies conducted in the lab revealed new insights into the behavior of algae.
Conversation

I just read an article about algological studies and their impact on the environment.

That sounds interesting! What did it say?

It explained how understanding algological processes can help in combating pollution.

Wow, I never thought of algae in that way before. That's really cool!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
phycological
marine
botanical
Antonyms
terrestrial
nonbiological
inorganic
Root Explanation
Algological → It is formed from "algos" (from Greek, meaning pain) and "-logia" (from Greek, meaning study of). The word refers to the study of pain.
Memory Tip
Think of 'algos' meaning pain and '-logia' meaning study — so algological is about the study of pain.
Visually Confused Words
algaeological
agrological
paleological
hagiological
caliological
agriological
naological
geological