Biology etymology

English

English word biology comes from Ancient Greek βίος (bios - life) and Ancient Greek -λογία (study, account of, etc.).<br>

Etymology of biology

Detailed word origin of biology

Dictionary entry Language Definition
βίος Ancient Greek (grc) Life.
-λογία Ancient Greek (grc) Study, account of, reason, etc.
biology English (en) The living organisms of a particular region.. The structure, function, and behavior of an organism or type of organism.. The study of all life or living matter.

Words with the same origin as biology

Descendants of βίος

biological

Descendants of -λογία

ecosystem psyche psychology science techno technology