Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tribology

/tɹaɪˈbɒləd͡ʒi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.82 in modern English

Syllables: tri-bol-o-gy
IPA: /tɹaɪˈbɒləd͡ʒi/

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion; the study and application of technology using the principles of friction, lubrication and wear.

Uncountable

Etymology

From tribo- + -logy.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: tribo
Suffix: logy

Usage

Uncountable

Derived Forms

biotribology microtribology nanotribology tribological tribologist

Questions

How do you pronounce tribology?: The recorded pronunciation is /tɹaɪˈbɒləd͡ʒi/.
What does tribology mean?: The science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion; the study and application of technology using the principles of friction, lubrication and wear.
Where does tribology come from?: From tribo- + -logy.

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