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embryologically

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌɛm.briˈɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kli/

KK: /ɛmˌbriˈɑlədʒɪkli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that relates to the study of embryos and their development.


Example

The cells were analyzed embryologically to understand their growth patterns.


Conversation
Sloth A
I was reading about how some animals develop embryologically in unique ways.
Sloth B
Oh really? That's interesting! Can you tell me more?
Sloth A
Sure! For example, some species can adapt their development based on environmental factors.
Sloth B
That’s fascinating! Nature really knows how to innovate.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
developmentally
genetically
ontogenetically
Antonyms
maturely
fully
completely
Root Explanation

Embryologically → It is formed from "embryo" (from Greek "embryon", meaning a developing organism) and "-logically" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). The word refers to the scientific study of the development of embryos.

Memory Tip

Think of 'embryo' as the developing organism and '-logically' as the study of it — this helps you remember that 'embryologically' relates to the study of embryo development.

Visually Confused Words
serologically
mycologically
morologically
bryological
petrologically
necrologically
mythologically
micrologically
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