Cetological

/ˌsiːtəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to cetology, the scientific study of whales and other cetaceans.

Etymology

From cetology + adjectival suffix '-ical'. Follows standard scientific terminology patterns for describing fields of study.

Kelly Says

Cetological research has revealed that whales possess remarkable intelligence, complex social structures, and distinct cultural traditions passed between generations—discoveries that have profoundly changed how we see these ocean giants.

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