thremmatology: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Extremely RareTechnical/Formal
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What does “thremmatology” mean?
The branch of biology concerned with the breeding and cultivation of animals and plants.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
The branch of biology concerned with the breeding and cultivation of animals and plants; animal and plant husbandry.
The science dealing with the principles and practices of breeding domesticated organisms to develop and improve desirable traits.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No regional differences in usage; the term is equally obscure in both varieties.
Connotations
Archaising and academic; suggests a classical or historical context.
Frequency
Virtually never used in modern texts; occasionally appears in historical or very specific academic works.
Grammar
How to Use “thremmatology” in a Sentence
thremmatology + of + [organism]studies + in + thremmatologyVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “thremmatology” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The thremmatological principles were outlined in the 19th-century treatise.
American English
- Thremmatological practices have evolved significantly since antiquity.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Rare, only in historical contexts of agricultural or biological science.
Everyday
Never used.
Technical
Extremely rare; 'selective breeding' or specific breeding terms are preferred.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “thremmatology”
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Neutral
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Vocabulary
Antonyms of “thremmatology”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “thremmatology”
- Misspelling as 'thermatology' or 'thrematology'.
- Using it as a common synonym for modern 'genetics'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is an extremely rare and archaic term. Modern equivalents like 'animal breeding', 'selective breeding', or 'breeding science' are used instead.
It derives from Greek 'thremma' (nursling, foster-child) and '-logia' (study of).
Yes, historically it encompassed the breeding and cultivation of both animals and plants.
Yes. Thremmatology refers to the practical science of breeding organisms, often based on observable traits. Genetics is the broader modern study of genes and heredity, which underpins and has largely replaced the older term.
The branch of biology concerned with the breeding and cultivation of animals and plants.
Thremmatology is usually technical/formal in register.
Thremmatology: in British English it is pronounced /ˌθrɛməˈtɒlədʒi/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌθrɛməˈtɑːlədʒi/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'THRemmatology' = 'THRiving & bREeding of aniMATS' (pets/animals) + 'OLOGY' (the study of).
Conceptual Metaphor
BREEDING IS A CONTROLLED SCIENCE
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary focus of thremmatology?