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mesology

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The study of the mutual interrelationships between organisms and their environment; branch of biology; former term for ecology.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • Apart from genetics the mesology bears a great influence on the physical body.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

The environmental or sociological influence on a person.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • The mesology of a child can be resumed in two living environments: the family and the school.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From meso- + -logy; a compound with components derived from Ancient Greek μέσος (mésos, “meso-, middle”) + -λογία (-logía, “-logy, branch of study”). The term arose in various European languages c. 1850, but did not exist in Ancient Greek.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: mésologie — branch of biology and environmental/sociological influence
  • German: Mesologie — branch of biology and environmental/sociological influence
  • Italian: mesologia — branch of biology and environmental/sociological influence
  • Portuguese: mesologia — branch of biology and environmental/sociological influence
  • Spanish: mesología — branch of biology and environmental/sociological influence