entomology
US
/ˌɛntəˈmɑːlədʒi/
UK
/ˌentəˈmɒlədʒi/
Meaning
The scientific study of insects, including their structure, behavior, development, and relationships with the environment.
कीट-विज्ञान: कीड़ों की बनावट, व्यवहार, विकास और पर्यावरण से उनके संबंधों का वैज्ञानिक अध्ययन।
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“She chose entomology because she has always been fascinated by bees and butterflies.”
“The university offers an entomology course for students interested in insect ecology.”
“The entomologist examined the crop pests and identified the species.”
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Not natural: I study the entomology of insects.
Better: I study entomology.
Entomology already means the study of insects, so “of insects” repeats the meaning.
Entomology का मतलब ही कीड़ों का अध्ययन है, इसलिए “of insects” जोड़ना बात को दोहराता है।
Not natural: My sister is an entomology.
Better: My sister is an entomologist.
Entomology names the field; an entomologist is a person who studies insects.
Entomology विषय का नाम है; कीड़ों का अध्ययन करने वाले व्यक्ति को entomologist कहते हैं।
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Use entomology for the field of study and entomologist for the person; the word refers specifically to insects.
Entomology पढ़ाई के क्षेत्र का नाम है और entomologist उस क्षेत्र के व्यक्ति का; यह शब्द खास तौर पर कीड़ों से जुड़ा है।