zoological

Word parts

zoology + -ical

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌzoʊ.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

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Adjective

Positive zoological

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. Zoological specimens, medicine, studies, etc. relate to the study of animals.

   He works at the city's zoological research centre.

2. A zoological park, society, garden, etc. is one related to a zoo.

   The children visited the zoological gardens.

Related words

• zoology
• zoologist
• zoo