noun a suffix meaning the study of a particular subject or branch of knowledge
The study of the human mind and behavior.
The study of human social behavior and institutions.
The study of the Earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it.
The study of the Earth's atmosphere and weather patterns.
The study of human societies and cultures.
The study of living organisms and their interactions with each other and their environments.
The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of artifacts and other physical remains.
The study of animals and their behavior, structure, physiology, development, and classification.
The study of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system.
The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
In the field of writing, 'ology' is often used to denote a specific area of study or expertise. For example, a writer specializing in mythology may be referred to as a mythologist.
Psychologists may use 'ology' to indicate their area of specialization, such as neuropsychology or developmental psychology.
Biologists frequently use 'ology' in their field to denote specific areas of study, such as microbiology or marine biology.
Geologists use 'ology' to specify their area of expertise, such as volcanology or seismology.
Anthropologists may use 'ology' to indicate their focus within the field, such as cultural anthropology or biological anthropology.