English Explanatory Dictionary

escapology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The study or art of escaping from a physical restraint, enclosure, or constriction, such as a rope, a sealed box, handcuffs, etc.; escape artistry.
  2. Escape from a difficult situation.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛs.kəˌpɒl.ə.dʒiː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-escapology.wav /ˈɛs.kəˌpɑl.ə.dʒi/

Word forms

escapology escapologies

Etymology

From escape + -ology.

Derived words

escapological escapologist
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