herpetology (C1)
noun
Definition
The branch of biology dealing with reptiles (Reptilia) and amphibians (Amphibia).
Examples
A herpetology can be important in texts about science and biology.
In the article, "herpetology" meant the branch of biology dealing with reptiles (Reptilia) and amphibians (Amphibia).
The teacher asked students to explain "herpetology" from the sentence instead of guessing from the word alone.
How to Use herpetology
- a herpetology (noun phrase)
- refers to one example or case of herpetology — "The text introduced a herpetology before giving an example."
- the herpetology of something (noun pattern)
- connects herpetology to a specific topic or object — "The paragraph explained the herpetology of the topic in simple language."
- herpetology in context (reading pattern)
- uses nearby words to choose the right sense — "The learner checked herpetology in context before writing it down."
Browse the full Anaversity dictionary