Entomologic

/ˌɛntəməˈlɑdʒɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of entomology, the scientific study of insects.

Etymology

From entomology + -ic (adjectival suffix). The base word entomology comes from Greek entomon (insect) + -logia (study of), so this adjective describes anything connected to insect science.

Kelly Says

Entomologic collections in museums hold millions of pinned insects—some are over 200 years old—and they're still revealing new species and answering questions about evolution that nobody was even thinking about when they were collected!

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