Definition

In a way that relates to the study of the flow and deformation of matter, especially in response to applied forces.

Example

The material behaves rheologically under different temperature conditions.

Conversation

I was reading about how different materials behave rheologically during testing.

That sounds interesting! What did you find out?

Well, it turns out that temperature can really affect their flow properties rheologically.

I guess that makes sense — temperature changes a lot of things!

Root Explanation

Rheologically → It is formed from "rheo-" (from Greek "rheo", meaning to flow) and "-logy" (from Greek "logia", meaning study of). The word "rheologically" refers to the study of the flow of matter, particularly in relation to the properties of fluids.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rheo-' meaning 'to flow' and '-logy' meaning 'study of' — this helps you remember that 'rheologically' relates to the study of how things flow.

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