Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

reptology

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: rep-tol-o-gy
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The science and study of reptiles.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"“THIS abnormal specimen, ” says the professor of reptology, pointing to the glass jar containing the exhibit..."

Etymology

From rept- + -ology.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: rept
Suffix: ology

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

herpetology reptiliology reptilology

Questions

What does reptology mean?: The science and study of reptiles.
Where does reptology come from?: From rept- + -ology.

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