entomology

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noun

en·​to·​mol·​o·​gy ˌen-tə-ˈmä-lə-jē 

: a branch of zoology that deals with insects

entomological

ˌen-tə-mə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

adjective

entomologically

ˌen-tə-mə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

entomologist

ˌen-tə-ˈmä-lə-jist 

noun

entomological

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adjective

en·​to·​mo·​log·​i·​cal ¦entəmə¦läjə̇kəl 

-jēk-

variants or less commonly entomologic

-jik, 

-jēk

: of or relating to entomology

entomologically

-jə̇k(ə)lē 

-jēk-, 

-li

adverb

Examples of entomology in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Anyone who finds an unfamiliar colony is encouraged to contact a local cooperative extension office or university entomology department for identification. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026

Digital slide images give students in botany, entomology, micropaleontology and other fields access to vast reference collections that may not be available in their home countries. — Ingrid C. Romero, The Conversation, 5 May 2026

Three kinds of carpenter bees call California home, according to David Headrick, Cal Poly professor emeritus of entomology and pest management. — Sarah Linn april 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026

Rachel Fordyce, a technician at an entomology lab at Cornell University, was walking through East Lawn Cemetery when something caught her attention. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French entomologie, from Greek entomon insect (from neuter of entomos cut up, from en- + temnein to cut) + French -logie -logy — more at tome

Adjective

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

First Known Use

Noun

1764, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for entomology

• aetiology
• anthropology
• archaeology
• archeology
• audiology
• cardiology
• climatology
• cohomology
• cosmetology
• criminology
• demonology
• dermatology

Kids Definition

entomology

noun

en·​to·​mol·​o·​gy ˌent-ə-ˈmäl-ə-jē 

: a branch of zoology that deals with insects

entomological

-ˈläj-i-kəl 

adjective

Medical Definition

entomology

noun

en·​to·​mol·​o·​gy ˌent-ə-ˈmäl-ə-jē 

plural entomologies

: a branch of zoology that deals with insects

entomological

-mə-ˈläj-i-kəl 

adjective

entomologically

-k(ə-)lē 

adverb