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speleological

speleological

1 9.8
Relating to the study and exploration of caves
  • adjective
  • /ˌspɛliəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : espeleológico
  • Speleological Society
  • National Speleological

Examples

  • The speleological expedition mapped several unexplored underground passages.

  • She joined a speleological society to learn more about cave formations.

  • Their speleological research revealed new species living deep inside the cave system.

  • The speleological research team discovered new cave formations.

  • Many students are interested in speleological studies.

  • The speleological survey revealed new species living in the cave's dark environment.

  • She attended a speleological conference to learn more about cave ecosystems.

  • The documentary focused on the speleological exploration of one of the deepest caves in the world.

How Technical

speleological
  • Specialized
1 9.8
specialized
  • US
70 5.4
technical
  • Specialized
350 4.4

Surface Forms

speleological positive

Morphology

speleological = speleology (transparent) = speleology + ical

Standard adjective formation from the noun 'speleology' using the productive suffix '-ical', so the meaning 'relating to speleology/caves' is directly predictable.

Etymology

The word speleological comes from the Greek root spele-, which means 'cave', and the ending -logy, which means 'study' and is the same part you see in biology. So, speleological refers to the study and exploration of caves.