-chology

English

Etymology

Back-formation from psychology.

Suffix

-chology

  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.

Usage notes

This suffix is typically used facetiously or informally to create nonce words or blends (e.g., aromachology).

Derived terms

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