Definitions for entomology
ˌɛn təˈmɒl ə dʒien·to·mol·o·gy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 2 votes

1. entomology, bugologynoun

   the branch of zoology that studies insects

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. entomologynoun

   The scientific study of insects

   Entomology is an important field of study within biology.

2. Etymology: From entomologie, from ἔντομον + -logie.

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1. Entomology

   Entomology (from Ancient Greek ἔντομον (entomon) 'insect', and -λογία (-logia) 'study of') is the scientific study of insects, a branch of zoology. In the past the term "insect" was less specific, and historically the definition of entomology would also include the study of animals in other arthropod groups, such as arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans. This wider meaning may still be encountered in informal use. Like several of the other fields that are categorized within zoology, entomology is a taxon-based category; any form of scientific study in which there is a focus on insect-related inquiries is, by definition, entomology. Entomology therefore overlaps with a cross-section of topics as diverse as molecular genetics, behavior, neuroscience, biomechanics, biochemistry, systematics, physiology, developmental biology, ecology, morphology, and paleontology. Over 1.3 million insect species have been described, more than two-thirds of all known species. Some insect species date back to around 400 million years ago. They have many kinds of interactions with humans and other forms of life on Earth.

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1. entomology

   Entomology is the scientific study of insects, including their behavior, classification, ecology, physiology, and life cycle. It is a branch of zoology that aims to understand the role and impact of insects in the environment, as well as their interaction with human beings.

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1. Entomologynoun

   that part of zoology which treats of insects

2. Entomologynoun

   a treatise on the science of entomology

3. Etymology: [Gr. 'e`ntomon insect (so called because nearly cut in two, fr. 'e`ntomos cut in; 'en in + te`mnein to cut) + -logy: cf. F. entomologie. See In, and Tome, and cf. Insect.]

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1. Entomology

   Entomology is the scientific study of insects, a branch of arthropodology, which in turn is a branch of biology. In the past the term "insect" was more vague, and historically the definition of entomology included the study of terrestrial animals in other arthropod groups or other phyla, such as arachnids, myriapods, earthworms, land snails, and slugs. This wider meaning may still be encountered in informal use. Like several of the other fields that are categorized within zoology, entomology is a taxon-based category; any form of scientific study in which there is a focus on insect related inquiries is, by definition, entomology. Entomology therefore includes a cross-section of topics as diverse as molecular genetics, behavior, biomechanics, biochemistry, systematics, physiology, developmental biology, ecology, morphology, paleontology, mathematics, anthropology, robotics, agriculture, nutrition, forensic science, and more. At some 1.3 million described species, insects account for more than two-thirds of all known organisms, date back some 400 million years, and have many kinds of interactions with humans and other forms of life on earth.

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1. Entomology

   en-to-mol′o-ji, n. the science which treats of insects.—adjs. Entom′ic, -al, relating to insects.—n. Entomog′raphy, descriptive entomology.—adj. En′tomoid, insect-like.—n. Entom′olite, a fossil insect.—adj. Entomolog′ical.—adv. Entomolog′ically.—v.t. Entomol′ogise.—ns. Entomol′ogist, one learned in entomology.—n.pl. Entomoph′aga, a sub-section of Hymenoptera terebrantia, or boring hymenopterous insects.—adjs. Entomoph′agan, Entomoph′agous, insectivorous; Entomoph′ilous, insect-loving—of such flowers as are specially adapted for fertilisation by the agency of insects.—ns. En′tomotaxy, preparation of insects for preservation; Entomot′omist; Entomot′omy, dissection of insects. [Gr. entoma, insects, logia, a discourse, phagein, to eat, philein, to love, taxis, arrangement, temnein, to cut.]

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1. Entomology

   A discipline or occupation concerned with the study of INSECTS, including the biology and the control of insects.

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Entomology

   that branch of Zoology that deals with insects and, specifically, the Hexapods.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of entomology in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of entomology in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of entomology in a Sentence

1. Bryan Lessard:

   As a gay scientist, it took me a long time to feel comfortable in my own skin in a very traditional field of science -- in entomology, i think it's really important for the next generation of LGBTQ + scientists to know that they're being represented in the workplace, as we give the names of legends in the community to memorable species.

2. Michael Skvarla:

   Entomology can function as a leading indicator for ecology, the fact that this insect was spotted in a region that it hasn’t been seen in over half a century tells us something more broadly about the environment.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=entomology
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Entomology
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entomology
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entomology
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=entomology
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=entomology
8. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=entomology