entomological

adjective

en·​to·​mo·​log·​i·​cal ¦entəmə¦läjə̇kəl How to pronounce entomological (audio)
-jēk-
variants or less commonly entomologic
-jik
-jēk
: of or relating to entomology
entomologically
-jə̇k(ə)lē How to pronounce entomological (audio)
-jēk-
-li
adverb

Word History

Etymology

French entomologique, from entomologie + -ique -ic, -ical

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“Entomological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entomological. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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