ology
(noun) an informal word (abstracted from words with this ending) for some unidentified branch of knowledge
Source: WordNet® 3.1
ology (plural ologies)
(colloquial) Any branch of learning, especially one ending in “-logy”.
• William Beckford (novelist)
• LOOGY, gooly, loogy
Source: Wiktionary
Ol"o*gy, n. Etym: [See -logy.]
Definition: A colloquial or humorous name for any science or branch of knowledge. He had a smattering of mechanics, of physiology, geology, mineralogy, and all other ologies whatsoever. De Quincey.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
