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Meaning of "speleology" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SPELEOLOGY

From Latin spēlaeum cave.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SPELEOLOGY

speleology  [ˌspiːlɪˈɒlədʒɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPELEOLOGY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Speleology is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SPELEOLOGY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

speleology

Speleology

Speleology is the scientific study of caves and other karst features, their make-up, structure, physical properties, history, life forms, and the processes by which they form and change over time. The term speleology is also sometimes applied to the recreational activity of exploring caves, but this is more properly known as caving, spelunking or potholing. Speleology and caving are often connected, as the physical skills required for in situ study are the same. Speleology is a cross-disciplinary field that combines the knowledge of chemistry, biology, geology, physics, meteorology and cartography to develop portraits of caves as complex, evolving systems.

Definition of speleology in the English dictionary

The definition of speleology in the dictionary is the scientific study of caves, esp in respect of their geological formation, flora and fauna, etc. Other definition of speleology is the sport or pastime of exploring caves.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPELEOLOGY


anesthesiology
ˌænɪsˌθiːzɪˈɒlədʒɪ
archaeology
ˌɑːkɪˈɒlədʒɪ
archeology
ˌɑːkɪˈɒlədʒɪ
biology
baɪˈɒlədʒɪ
cardiology
ˌkɑːdɪˈɒlədʒɪ
epidemiology
ˌɛpɪˌdiːmɪˈɒlədʒɪ
etiology
ˌiːtɪˈɒlədʒɪ
geology
dʒɪˈɒlədʒɪ
ideology
ˌaɪdɪˈɒlədʒɪ
kinesiology
kɪˌniːsɪˈɒlədʒɪ
microbiology
ˌmaɪkrəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ
neurobiology
ˌnjʊərəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ
ology
ˈɒlədʒɪ
pathophysiology
ˌpæθəʊˌfɪzɪˈɒlədʒɪ
physiology
ˌfɪzɪˈɒlədʒɪ
radiology
ˌreɪdɪˈɒlədʒɪ
sociology
ˌsəʊsɪˈɒlədʒɪ
soteriology
sɒˌtɪərɪˈɒlədʒɪ
theology
θɪˈɒlədʒɪ
zoology
zəʊˈɒlədʒɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPELEOLOGY

spelaeological
spelaeologist
spelaeology
spelaeothem
speld
speldin
speldrin
spelean
speleological
speleologist
speleothem
speleotherapy
spelk
spell
spell a paddock
spell out
spellable
spellbind
spellbinder
spellbinding

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPELEOLOGY

anthology
anthropology
apology
astrology
biotechnology
dermatology
ecology
genealogy
histology
homology
information technology
methodology
mythology
neurology
oncology
pathology
pharmacology
phonology
psychology
technology
terminology

Synonyms and antonyms of speleology in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «speleology» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPELEOLOGY

Find out the translation of speleology to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of speleology from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «speleology» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

洞穴探险
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

espeleología
570 millions of speakers

English

speleology
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

speleology
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

دراسة المغاور
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

спелеология
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

espeleologia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

speleology
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

spéléologie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Speleology
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Speläologie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

洞窟探検
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

동굴 학
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Speleologi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

động huyệt học
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

குகைளைப் பற்றிய அறிவியல் ஆய்வு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्प्लिओलॉजी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

speleoloji
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

speleologia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

speleologii
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

спелеологія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

speologie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σπηλαιολογία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

speleologie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

speleology
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

grottevandring
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of speleology

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPELEOLOGY»

The term «speleology» is regularly used and occupies the 72.316 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPELEOLOGY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «speleology» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «speleology» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about speleology

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPELEOLOGY»

Discover the use of speleology in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to speleology and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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International Journal of Speleology
Editorial After the re-birth of the International Journal of Speleology in 2005, with the double volume 34(1-2) issued on the occasion of the 14"' International Congress of Speleology held in Greece, and the publication of the commemorative CD ...
‎2006
2
Perspectives on Karst Geomorphology, Hydrology, and ...
Shopov, Y.Y., Tsankov, L.T., Yonge, C.J., Krouse, H.P.R., and Jull, A.J.T., 1997, Influence of the bedrock CO2 on stable isotope records in cave calcites, in Proceedings of the 12th International Congress of Speleology: La Chaux de Founs, ...
Russell S. Harmon, Carol M. Wicks, Derek C. Ford, 2006
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Popular Science
SPELEOLOGY, OE CAVE EXPLORATION.f Br M. E. A. MAETEL. THE not very graceful word speleology was composed a few years ago by M. Emile Eiviere out of Greek elements, as a translation of the German Hohlenkunde, to signify the ...
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Cave Sleuths: Solving Science Underground
The. Father. of. Speleology. Many European caves can be reached only by dropping into deep black holes, known as pits, which then lead to cave systems. To determine a pit's depth, Martel had assistants tie a rope to a 6- pound ...
Laurie Lindop, 2006
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Karst Hydrogeology and Geomorphology
Brasilia, Proceedings of the 13th International Congress of Speleology, Vol. 1, pp . 88-92. De Bellard-Pietri, E. (1981) Stalactite growth in the tropics under artificial conditions, Proceedings of the 8th International Congress of Speleology, pp.
Derek Ford, Paul D. Williams, 2013
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New Scientist
It is more than an introduction to speleology — the science of caves — it is a review of the state of knowledge in all the sciences pertaining to caves; and it is a measure of the excellence of that review that this edition is 592 pages against 468 ...
7
Studies in Speleology
He began caving in 1901, and kept an active interest in speleology until his death in 1962. He became a legend in his own lifetime; and his influence is still felt in British speleology long after his death. EARLY DAYS Eli Simpson was born in ...
‎1991
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Tufas and Speleothems: Unravelling the Microbial and ...
International Journal of Speleology, 30, 69-79. Erdman, E. 1902. Stalagmit. och pisolitartade bild- nigar I Hoganas Stenkolsgrufva, Skane. Geologiska Foreningens i Stockholm Forhandlingar, 24, 501-507. Fairchild, I. J., Baker, A., Borsato, A., ...
H. M. Pedley, Mike Rogerson, 2010
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Intro to Speleology & Paleontology Parent Lesson Plan
Introduction to Speleology and Paleontology Course Description This is the suggested course sequence that allows one core area of science to be studied per semester.
‎2013
10
Caves: Cave, Speleology, List of Caves, Ley Tunnel, Cave ...
Listed here are those for which Wikipedia articles exist. The full list can be found on the Jamaica Caves Organisation website or in the book Jamaica Underground. Possible cave entrances on Mars.
Source Wikipedia, LLC Books, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPELEOLOGY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term speleology is used in the context of the following news items.
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Rescuers Widen Cave To Free Trapped Man
Twelve police officers, 19 rescue specialists, a doctor and nurse, and seven cavers from the Catalan Speleology Federation were flown to the remote area of ... «Sky News, Jun 15»
2
Pakistan's cave-dwelling community
PCRCF is member country to UIS (Union de International Speleology), through its founder and President Hayatullah Khan Durrani, Chairman Malik Abdul ... «Aquila Style, Jun 15»
3
Enjoy natural beauty of Chattanooga
This is a fun way to get your children interested in speleology—and unlike Mr. Lambert, no one has to crawl their way through the caves, although you can see ... «Fredericksburg.com, May 15»
4
Australian Government Tries to Clear Up Misconceptions …
Although whether or not the world-famous building block stacking game can actually get kids inclined to try out speleology or geology is debatable, Geoscience ... «Softpedia News, Apr 15»
5
The Amazing Results of Putting a Light Inside Fruits and Vegetables
At a young age, around the same time that he learned how to use a camera, Zaciu became interested in speleology, the scientific study and exploration of caves, ... «Smithsonian, Mar 15»
6
The Secret Montreal Cave You Can Visit And Explore With Your …
It remained obstructed from 1968 until about 1978 when the Quebec Speleology Society opened it back up so that it could be studied. Since then the site has ... «MTL Blog, Feb 15»
7
Time travel in Transylvania
If you like museums, Cluj has more than 12, including the University Museum of Speleology (study of caves). However, the National Museum of Transylvania ... «Times of Malta, Nov 14»
8
Lens grabs art of caves: Photographer sheds light on microorganisms
“David was very knowledgeable about speleology (the study of caves) and shared this knowledge with me. I was able to see the cave in a new light. By the end ... «Centre Daily Times, Nov 14»
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Unearthing the secrets of evolution through cave exploration
Cave exploration, or Speleology, is providing valuable insights into evolution. Italian explorer Francesco Sauro describes the importance of underground ... «The Guardian, Oct 14»
10
How Cave Slime Helps Create Dripstones
... Ivarsson and his co-authors report in the September 2014 issue of the International Journal of Speleology. In fact, without the bacteria, the crystalline calcite ... «LiveScience.com, Sep 14»

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