Coleopterological

/ˌkoʊliˌɒptərəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the scientific study of beetles and insects of the order Coleoptera.

Etymology

From 'Coleoptera' + '-logy' (study of) + '-ical' (adjective suffix). This combines multiple suffixes to create an adjective form about the science of beetles.

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Coleopterological research has revealed that beetles solve engineering problems in their exoskeletons that humans are just now copying for building better armor and technology!

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