SPELEOLOGY

speleology, spelaeology

(noun) the pastime of exploring caves

speleology, spelaeology

(noun) the scientific study of caves

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

speleology (usually uncountable, plural speleologies)

The scientific study of caves.

The recreational activity of exploring caves.

Source: Wiktionary



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22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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