Herpetologist

Pronunciation: /hɜːrpəˈtɒlədʒɪst/

Definitions of herpetologist

noun a person who studies reptiles and amphibians

Example Sentences

A1 A herpetologist studies reptiles and amphibians.

A2 The herpetologist carefully observed the behavior of the snakes in the wild.

B1 As a herpetologist, she specializes in the study of reptiles and amphibians in their natural habitats.

B2 The herpetologist conducted research on the impact of climate change on the population of turtles.

C1 The renowned herpetologist published a groundbreaking study on the evolution of venom in snakes.

C2 The herpetologist's expertise in reptile conservation has led to significant advancements in the field.

Examples of herpetologist in a Sentence

formal The herpetologist conducted a study on the behavior of snakes in their natural habitat.

informal My friend who is a herpetologist just got back from a research trip to study lizards.

slang That guy is a total herpetologist, he's obsessed with reptiles!

figurative As a herpetologist of human behavior, she could read people like a book.

Grammatical Forms of herpetologist

• past tense: studied
• plural: herpetologists
• comparative: more herpetologist
• superlative: most herpetologist
• present tense: studies
• future tense: will study
• perfect tense: has studied
• continuous tense: is studying
• singular: herpetologist
• positive degree: herpetologist
• infinitive: to study
• gerund: studying
• participle: studied

Origin and Evolution of herpetologist

First Known Use: 1836 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'herpetologist' originates from the Greek word 'herpeton' meaning 'creeping animal' and the suffix '-ologist' meaning 'one who studies'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to those who study reptiles and amphibians, the term 'herpetologist' has evolved to encompass a broader range of research and study within the field of herpetology.