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volcanological

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌvɒl.kə.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

KK: /vɑlˈkænəˌlɑdʒɪkəl/

adjective
Definition

Relating to the study of volcanoes and volcanic activity.


Example

The volcanological research team studied the effects of the recent eruption.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you check out that new documentary on volcanological activities?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was fascinating to see how they predict eruptions!
Sloth A
I learned so much about the different volcanological processes involved.
Sloth B
Same here! It's amazing how much there is to know about volcanoes.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
geological
igneous
eruptive
Antonyms
nonvolcanic
stable
calm
Root Explanation

Volcanological → It is formed from "volcanus" (from Latin, meaning volcano) and "-logical" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). The word "volcanological" refers to the scientific study of volcanoes.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'volcano' as the main focus of study, and '-logical' indicating a scientific approach. This helps you remember that 'volcanological' is all about the study of volcanoes.

Visually Confused Words
vulcanological
organological
craniological
tonological
tocological
ontological
oncological
oenological
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