entomological
/,entəmə'lɔdʤikəl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to the scientific study of insects: Pertaining to the branch of zoology (entomology) that deals with insects, their classification, biology, ecology, and behavior.
Usage
- The word "entomological" is used to describe anything connected to the science of entomology. It is a formal, academic adjective.
- It typically modifies nouns such as , , , , , , or .
Examples
- Adjective:
- The museum's entomological collection contains over a million specimens.
- She presented her findings at the annual entomological conference.
- His entomological research focuses on the migration patterns of monarch butterflies.
Advanced Usage
- "Entomological evidence": Insect-based evidence used in forensic science (forensic entomology) to estimate time of death or other details of a crime scene.
- The detectives called in an expert to analyze the entomological evidence found at the site.
Variants and Related Words
- Entomology (n): The scientific study of insects.
- He has a degree in entomology.
- Entomologist (n): A scientist who studies insects.
- The entomologist identified the rare beetle.
Synonyms
- Insect-related: Pertaining to insects (less specific and scientific).
- Of entomology: Belonging to the field of entomology (a more descriptive phrase).
Adjective
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of or relating to the biological science of entomology
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entomological research
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