entomology

noun

en·​to·​mol·​o·​gy ˌen-tə-ˈmä-lə-jē How to pronounce entomology (audio)
: a branch of zoology that deals with insects
entomological adjective
entomologically adverb
entomologist noun

Examples of entomology in a Sentence

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With fall colors on the way, people will already be paying attention to maples — making this a perfect time to check, says Deborah McCullough, MSU professor of forest entomology. Annalise Frank, Axios, 27 Sep. 2024 If left alone spiders provide free pest control, eating more obnoxious pests such as flies, said Allen Lawrance, associate curator of entomology at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum located in Chicago and operated by the Chicago Academy of Science. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024 How to identify a black widow According to a guide from Purdue University's entomology department, a female black widow is black and about the size of a penny with its legs extended. Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2024 When do fruit flies go away in Ohio? Ohioans can expect fruit flies to be around until late September or early October, according to Ellen Klinger, associate professor of professional practice for Ohio State University's department of entomology. Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for entomology 

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of entomology was in 1764

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“Entomology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entomology. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

entomology

noun
en·​to·​mol·​o·​gy ˌent-ə-ˈmäl-ə-jē How to pronounce entomology (audio)
: a branch of zoology that deals with insects
entomological adjective

Medical Definition

entomology

noun
en·​to·​mol·​o·​gy ˌent-ə-ˈmäl-ə-jē How to pronounce entomology (audio)
plural entomologies
: a branch of zoology that deals with insects
entomological adjective
entomologically adverb

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