Egyptological

/ˌiː.dʒɪp.təˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of Egyptology; of or concerning the scientific study of ancient Egyptian civilization.

Etymology

From Egyptology plus -ical (a variant of -ic used to create adjectives). The -ical ending is sometimes used interchangeably with -ic but often sounds more formal or technical.

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Egyptological expeditions in the 19th and early 20th centuries were often more about treasure-hunting than science, but modern egyptological work uses DNA analysis and ground-penetrating radar to study mummies without unwrapping them.

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