Preparing for MBA entrance exams like the CET, mastering these “ology” roots is a high-yield way to boost your vocabulary for the Verbal Ability section. The suffix -logy comes from the Greek logos, meaning “word,” “reason,” or “study of.”
Life Sciences & Biology
- Biology: Study of living organisms.
- Zoology: Study of animals and their behavior.
- Botany: Study of plants (occasionally referred to as Phytology).
- Entomology: Study of insects.
- Ornithology: Study of birds.
- Ichthyology: Study of fish.
- Herpetology: Study of amphibians and reptiles.
- Microbiology: Study of microscopic organisms like bacteria and viruses.
- Genetics: Study of heredity and variation (Cytology is the specific study of cells).
- Anatomy: Study of the structure of living things (Morphology is the study of form/structure).
Earth & Environmental Sciences
- Geology: Study of the Earth’s physical structure and substance.
- Meteorology: Study of the atmosphere and weather patterns.
- Oceanography: Study of the physical and biological aspects of the ocean.
- Paleontology: Study of fossils and prehistoric life.
- Ecology: Study of the relationships between organisms and their environment.
- Hydrology: Study of water distribution and movement on Earth.
- Volcanology: Study of volcanoes and rhythmic patterns of eruptions.
- Seismology: Study of earthquakes and seismic waves.
Human Behavior & Society
- Psychology: Study of the human mind and behavior.
- Sociology: Study of social behavior, society, and social institutions.
- Anthropology: Study of human societies, cultures, and their development.
- Archaeology: Study of human history through the excavation of sites and artifacts.
- Criminology: Study of crime and deviant behavior.
- Demography: Study of statistics such as births, deaths, and income (population study).
Specialized & Medical Sciences
- Pathology: Study of the causes and effects of diseases.
- Dermatology: Study of the skin and its diseases.
- Cardiology: Study of the heart and its functions.
- Neurology: Study of the nervous system.
- Pharmacology: Study of the uses and effects of drugs/medicines.
- Cosmology: Study of the origin and evolution of the universe.
