Herpetologic

/ˌhɜrpɪtəˈlɑdʒɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to herpetology, the scientific study of reptiles and amphibians.

Etymology

From 'herpetolog-' (one who studies reptiles) combined with '-ic' (relating to). It's the adjectival form of herpetology.

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Most science words ending in '-logic' relate to formal study or reason—geological, biological, psychological—they all describe ways of understanding the natural world!

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