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glossology.

The science of language; linguistics.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɡlɒˈsɒlədʒi/Received-Pronunciation/ɡlɔˈsɑləd͡ʒi/General-American/ɡlɑ-/General-American
  1. The science of language; linguistics.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The naming of parts of plants.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The definition and explanation of terms in constructing a glossary.

    countable · uncountable
  4. The diagnosis of disease by examination of the tongue.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek γλῶσσα (glôssa, “tongue; language”) + -ology.

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