dipsology

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/dɪpˈsɒləd͡ʒi/

noun

The study of the thirst for alcoholic beverages.

OriginAncient Greek δίψα →
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Meanings

noundipsology (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe study of the thirst for alcoholic beverages.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekδίψα“thirst”
  2. Englishdipsology

From Ancient Greek δίψα (dípsa, “thirst”) + -logy.

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Translations

French dipsologie
  • dipsologiestudy of the thirst for alcoholic beverage
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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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