macrology

/mæk'rɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of language and its structure, especially in relation to its phonetic and phonological aspects.

“The linguist spent years studying the macrology of her native language.”

2. noun

A long word, especially one composed of many syllables.

“The professor made a joke about the macrology of the complicated terminology.”

Synonyms

  • linguistics
  • phology

Antonyms

  • minimology