limnological

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UK/ˌlɪmnəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/US/ˌlɪmnəˈlɑd͡ʒək(ə)l/

adjective

Of or relating to limnology (“the science concerning the biological, geological, and physical properties of fresh water bodies, especially lakes and ponds”).

“a limnological study”

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Meanings

adjectivelimnological (not comparable)
  1. not comparablebiologyOf or relating to limnology (“the science concerning the biological, geological, and physical properties of fresh water bodies, especially lakes and ponds”).

    a limnological study

    Synonyms: limnologic

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveOf or relating to limnology (“the science concerning the biological, geological, and physical properties of fresh water bodies, especially lakes and ponds”).

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Origin

  1. Englishlimno-
  2. Englishlimnology
  3. Englishlimnological

From limnology + -ical (suffix meaning ‘of or relating to’ forming adjectives from nouns).

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Translations

Finnish limnologinen, järvitieteellinen
  • limnologinenof or relating to limnology
  • järvitieteellinenof or relating to limnology
French limnologique
  • limnologiqueof or relating to limnology
German limnologisch
  • limnologischof or relating to limnology
Italian limnologico
  • limnologicoof or relating to limnology
Portuguese limnológico
  • limnológicoof or relating to limnology
Slovak limnologický
  • limnologickýof or relating to limnology
Spanish limnológico
  • limnológicoof or relating to limnology

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Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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