ethology

English

/iːˈθɒlədʒi/

noun
Definitions
  • (zoology) The scientific study of human and animal behaviour.
  • (obsolete) The study of the human ethos.

Etymology

Derived from Latin ēthologia (the art of depicting imitating character).

Origin

Latin

ēthologia

Gloss

the art of depicting imitating character

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