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ornithologic

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌɔrnɪˈθɒlədʒɪk/

KK: /ɔrnɪθəˈlɒdʒɪk/

adjective
Definition

Related to the study of birds.


Example

The ornithologic research revealed new insights about migratory patterns.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see that new documentary about birds?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was really interesting and had a lot of ornithologic details.
Sloth A
I learned so much about different species and their habitats!
Sloth B
Same here! I didn't know there were so many unique birds out there.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
avian
birdlike
feathery
Antonyms
terrestrial
nonavian
mammalian
Root Explanation

Ornithologic → It is formed from "ornitho-" (from Greek "ornithon", meaning bird) and "logic" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or discourse). The word refers to the study or discourse about birds.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ornitho-' which relates to birds, and 'logic' which means study. This helps you remember that 'ornithologic' is about the study of birds.

Visually Confused Words
unornithological
ontologic
orthological
lithologic
paleornithological
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