-chology

suffix

Used to form names of sciences, especially those concerning the mind, behavior, or humanity, by replacing the initial psy- with another word or prefix.

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Meanings

suffix
  1. Used to form names of sciences, especially those concerning the mind, behavior, or humanity, by replacing the initial psy- with another word or prefix.

Origin

Back-formation from psychology.

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Cite this entry
APA

-chology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-chology

MLA

“-chology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-chology. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “-chology,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-chology.

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