English Explanatory Dictionary

speleology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The scientific study of caves.
  2. The recreational activity of exploring caves.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

speleology speleologies

Etymology

From French spéléologie, coined by Émile Rivière in 1890. The word can be broken down as speleo- + -logy.

Related words

speleological spelunk caving potholing

Derived words

biospeleology speleologist
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