Definition

Related to the study of bacteria and their effects on living organisms.

Example

The bacteriological analysis revealed the presence of harmful bacteria in the water supply.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new bacteriological study at the university?

Yeah, I read something about it; it sounds fascinating!

I wonder what they discovered regarding disease prevention and bacteriological methods.

Me too! It could really change how we approach healthcare.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bacteriological → It is formed from "bacterium" (from Greek "bakterion", meaning small staff or rod) and "-logy" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). The word refers to the study of bacteria.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bacterium' as a small rod-shaped organism and '-logy' as the study of something — so bacteriological means the study of bacteria.

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