cetological

/sɪˈtɒlədʒɪkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or dealing with whales or other cetaceans

“The cetological expedition aimed to study the migration patterns of humpback whales.”

2. noun

the study of whales or other cetaceans

“He became fascinated with cetological research and decided to pursue a career in the field.”

Synonyms

  • cetacean
  • whale-related

Antonyms

  • land-dwelling
  • terrestrial