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• an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
Example sentence • I owe you an apology for my behavior last night.
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• an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others
Example sentence • She used an analogy to explain the concept of evolution.
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• myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person
Example sentence • Greek mythology is filled with gods and heroes.
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• the science that studies living organisms
Example sentence • I am studying biology in college.
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• the branch of zoology that studies fishes
Example sentence • I am considering pursuing a career in ichthyology to study marine life.
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• the science of mental life
Example sentence • She decided to pursue a career in psychology to understand the human mind better.
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• the application of the knowledge and usage of tools (such as machines or utensils) and techniques to control one's environment
Example sentence • The school invested in new technology to enhance the learning experience.
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Example sentence • The hermetic disciplines are engaged to make an anagogy of the personal experience.
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• a collection of selected literary passages
Example sentence • The English teacher assigned an anthology of short stories for the students to read.
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• the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms
Example sentence • Alice is studying cryptology at university.
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Example sentence • My sister is currently pursuing a degree in enology .
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• the branch of geology that studies water on the earth and in the atmosphere: its distribution and uses and conservation
Example sentence • The study of hydrology focuses on the movement, distribution, and quality of water on Earth.
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• the humanistic study of language and literature
Example sentence • She studied philology at the university.
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• the study of the sound system of a given language and the analysis and classification of its phonemes
Example sentence • She specializes in the phonology of African languages.
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• a now abandoned study of the shape of skull as indicative of the strengths of different faculties
Example sentence • During the 19th century, many people believed in the validity of phrenology as a means of understanding human behavior.
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• the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the colon or rectum or anus
Example sentence • After experiencing rectal pain, John visited a proctology clinic for an examination.
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• the study or the use of symbols and symbolism
Example sentence • The study of symbology involves analyzing the meanings and interpretations of symbols.
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• (logic) a statement that is necessarily true
Example sentence • A tautology is a statement that is always true due to its logical structure.
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• classification according to general type
Example sentence • In anthropology, the study of human typology explores different physical and genetic variations among people.
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• The study of sex and sexuality, usually from a psychological or clinical perspective.
Example sentence • She is pursuing a career in sexology to help couples improve their intimate relationships.
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Example sentence • There is ongoing debate in the field of ufology about the existence of extraterrestrial life.
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• the branch of biology concerned with the effects of outer space on living organisms and the search for extraterrestrial life
Example sentence • Many universities offer programs in astrobiology .
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• a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon
Example sentence • I don't believe in astrology , but many people find comfort in reading their horoscope.
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• the measurement of hearing
Example sentence • She is studying audiology at university to become a hearing specialist.
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• meteorology of climates and their phenomena
Example sentence • My cousin is studying climatology at university.
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• the branch of biology that studies the effects of low temperatures on living tissues or organs or organisms
Example sentence • In cryobiology , researchers use cryopreservation techniques to store biological samples at extremely low temperatures.
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• the branch of theology that is concerned with such final things as death and Last Judgment; Heaven and Hell; the ultimate destiny of humankind
Example sentence • In Christian eschatology , the return of Jesus Christ is a central event.
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• the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women
Example sentence • She is studying gynaecology at a medical school.
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• the branch of zoology concerned with reptiles and amphibians
Example sentence • My brother is pursuing a degree in herpetology at the university.
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• the scholarly and scientific study of music
Example sentence • She earned her PhD in musicology and now teaches at the university.
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• the branch of engineering that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers (especially with the manipulation of individual molecules)
Example sentence • Scientists are exploring the potential of nanotechnology in environmental remediation.
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• the branch of biology that deals with the anatomy and physiology and pathology of the nervous system
Example sentence • His research focuses on the neurobiology of addiction.
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• the branch of anatomy that studies the bones of the vertebrate skeleton
Example sentence • The osteology of ancient human remains provides important clues about past civilizations.
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• phenomena that appear to contradict physical laws and suggest the possibility of causation by mental processes
Example sentence • Many people are skeptical of parapsychology and consider it a pseudoscience.
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• the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
Example sentence • John is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.
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• The study of demons, especially the incantations required to summon and control them.
Example sentence • She studied demonology as part of her religious studies.
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• The pathology (diseases or study of diseases) of the nervous system
Example sentence • The neuropathology report confirmed the presence of malignant cells in the brain tissue.
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• The scientific study of spores, pollen and particulate organic matter in various matrices including the air (pollen counts), crime scenes, and sedimentary rocks.
Example sentence • The palynology lab is equipped with high-resolution microscopes.
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• the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
Example sentence • My friend is pursuing a career in archeology and has participated in several digs.
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• an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation
Example sentence • His political ideology is based on socialism.
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• meteorology of the total extent of the atmosphere; especially the upper layers
Example sentence • Meteorologists use aerology to understand weather patterns and atmospheric conditions.
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• science of soils in relation to crops
Example sentence • The agrology department at the university offers various courses related to agriculture.
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• the scientific study of crime and criminal behavior and law enforcement
Example sentence • The criminology class focused on studying patterns of criminal behavior.
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• the branch of medicine concerned with the fetus in the uterus
Example sentence • She is conducting research in the field of fetology .
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• the study of a society by analyzing its garbage
Example sentence • The garbology research team spent months analyzing landfill samples to gather data.
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• the quality of being similar or corresponding in position or value or structure or function
Example sentence • The wings of birds and bats show homology , despite being used for different purposes.
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• the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and mineral composition and classification
Example sentence • The study of lithology involves examining the physical and chemical properties of rocks.
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• the branch of zoology that studies mammals
Example sentence • She decided to pursue a career in mammalogy and study different species of bats.
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