glottology

English

Etymology

Coined based on Ancient Greek γλῶττα (glôtta, “tongue, language”) + -logy. Compare glotto-.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡlɒˈtɒləd͡ʒi/

Noun

glottology (uncountable)

1. The science of languages

Synonyms

• glossology
• linguistics

Derived terms

• glottological