zoological

adjective

zoo·​log·​i·​cal ˌzō-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

variants or less commonly zoologic

ˌzō-ə-ˈlä-jik 

1

: of, relating to, or concerned with zoology

2

: of, relating to, or affecting lower animals often as distinguished from humans

zoologically

ˌzō-ə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of zoological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Trained in veterinary technology and zoological medicine, one reason Rafael opened the center was because so many people find hurt wildlife and try to care for them in their homes without the proper resources or expertise. —Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2025

But the comprehensive genetic data that the researchers were able to extract from the lung tissue opens the door to unlocking the DNA secrets held in thousands of jars in medical and zoological collections around the world. —New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2025

Less than 3,000 remain in the wild and less than 450 are managed in professional zoological care, Tanganyika Wildlife Park said in a news release. —Greta Cross, USA Today, 12 July 2025

Reed has worked for the zoological society in the summers of 2023 and 2025. —Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

zoology + -ical

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing zoological

• zoological garden
• zoological park

Rhymes for zoological

• illogical
• aetiological
• anthropological
• archaeological
• axiological
• climatological
• deontological
• dermatological
• eschatological
• etiological
• etymological
• gerontological

Kids Definition

zoological

adjective

zoo·​log·​i·​cal ˌzō-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl 

: of, relating to, or concerned with zoology

Medical Definition

zoological

adjective

zoo·​log·​i·​cal ˌzō-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl 

variants also zoologic

-ik 

1

: of, relating to, or occupied with zoology

2

: of, relating to, or affecting lower animals often as distinguished from humans

zoological infections