Definition

A person who studies water, its movement, distribution, and properties in the environment.

Example

The hydrologist conducted research to understand the effects of climate change on local water sources.

Conversation

I just met a really interesting hydrologist at the conference yesterday.

Oh really? What did they talk about?

They shared some fascinating insights on water conservation and climate change.

That sounds awesome! I'd love to learn more about their work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hydrologist → It is formed from "hydro-" (from Greek "hudor", meaning water) and "-logist" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). A hydrologist is someone who studies water and its properties.

Memory Tip

Think of 'water' ('hydro-') and 'study' ('-logist') to remember that a hydrologist is a person who studies water.

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