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agrology

agrology

9.3
The study of soil to grow crops
  • noun
  • /əˈɡrɒlədʒi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : agrología
  • She studied agrology to better understand which crops would thrive on her farm.

Examples

  • The conference will focus on recent discoveries in agrology and soil science.

  • The field of agrology is essential for sustainable farming.

  • Advancements in agrology have led to more sustainable agricultural practices.

  • Many universities offer degrees in agrology.

  • She studied agrology to better understand which crops would thrive on her farm.

  • The conference will focus on recent discoveries in agrology and soil science.

  • Advancements in agrology have led to more sustainable agricultural practices.

Synonyms

agronomy
vsagrology
  • Specialized
1 7.5

The study of how to grow crops and care for soil

focuses on studying soils scientifically especially their relation to crops
agricultural science
vsagrology
  • Specialized
1 4.2

The study of farming, including growing crops and raising animals

concentrates specifically on soils and their crop relationships
agriscience
vsagrology
  • Specialized
4.3

The study and use of science and technology to make farming, crops, and animals better

emphasizes soil science rather than broad technological application

Surface Forms

agrology singular
agrologies plural

Morphology

agrology = agro (opaque) = agro + logy

This is a specialized combination of the combining form agro- and the suffix -logy, but the first element is not a common standalone English word for most learners.

Etymology

The word agrology comes from agro- meaning 'field' or 'farm', seen in agriculture, and -logy meaning 'study', as in biology. So agrology is the study of soils and how they help crops.