oralogy

/ɒrˈælədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

the study of the history and development of words and phrases; etymology

“She pursued a career in oralogy to understand the origins of words and their usage in different cultures.”

2. noun

the study of the spoken language, including pronunciation, intonation, and accent

“The linguist dedicated her research to oralogy, analyzing the patterns of spoken language in various dialects.”

Synonyms

  • etymology
  • lexicology
  • linguistics

Antonyms

  • graphology