zootechnical

adjective

zoo·​tech·​ni·​cal ˌzō-ə-ˈtek-ni-kəl How to pronounce zootechnical (audio)
: of or relating to the technology of animal husbandry
zootechnics noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction

Word History

Etymology

zoo- + technical entry 1

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of zootechnical was in 1926

Dictionary Entries Near zootechnical

Cite this Entry

“Zootechnical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zootechnical. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

zootechnical

adjective
zoo·​tech·​ni·​cal ˌzō-ə-ˈtek-ni-kəl How to pronounce zootechnical (audio)
variants also zootechnic
: of or relating to zootechnics
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