zoological
adjective
Simple meaning
About the study of animals and their classification and properties.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
zuˈlɑdʒɪkəl
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Definition
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adjective
Concerning the study of animals and their classification and properties
Of or relating to animals or animal groups
Of, or relating to, zoology.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
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- “Zoological research.”adjective
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The facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition.
The branch of biology that studies animals.
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