Definition

Connected to the study of primates, which includes their behavior, biology, and evolution.

Example

The primatological research conducted in the rainforest provided new insights into monkey behavior.

Conversation

Did you read that article about the latest primatological research?

Yeah, I found it really fascinating!

I never knew how complex primate social structures could be.

Right? It really shows how much we can learn from them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Primatological → It is formed from "primat-" (from Latin "primates", meaning the first or primary) and "-logical" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). The word refers to the scientific study of primates, the first or primary group of mammals that includes humans, apes, and monkeys.

Memory Tip

Think of 'primates' as the primary group of mammals and 'logical' as the study of them — that's why primatological means the study of primates.

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