Logy
suffix
Indicates a subject of study or interest.
Psychology is the study of the mind

Often appears as...
- psychology
- biology
suffix
Indicates a spoken or written work.
Monologue is a long speech by one person

Often appears as...
- monologue
- dialogue
suffix
Indicates a personality trait, passion or obsession within a person.
Workaholic indicates someone obsessed with work

Often appears as...
- workaholic
- shopaholic
suffix
Used in names of enzymes.
Lipase is an enzyme that breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol

Often appears as...
- lipase
- protease
suffix
Used in compositions, indicating resemblance, similarity, or analogy.
Dialogue is a conversation between two or more people

Often appears as...
- dialogue
- monologue
suffix
Indicates a subject of study or interest.
Psychology is the study of the mind

Often appears as...
- psychology
- biology
suffix
Indicates a spoken or written work.
Monologue is a long speech by one person

Often appears as...
- monologue
- dialogue
suffix
Indicates a personality trait, passion or obsession within a person.
Workaholic indicates someone obsessed with work

Often appears as...
- workaholic
- shopaholic
suffix
Used in names of enzymes.
Lipase is an enzyme that breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol

Often appears as...
- lipase
- protease
suffix
Used in compositions, indicating resemblance, similarity, or analogy.
Dialogue is a conversation between two or more people

Often appears as...
- dialogue
- monologue
Definition 1 of 5

Field of Study
Often used for academic disciplines and areas of expertise.

Sociology examines social behavior and society.
Professional Interest
Can indicate a professional field or career focus.

A cardiologist specializes in heart-related issues.
Complex Systems
Implies studying comprehensive systems or structures in the field.

Meteorology involves complex weather system analysis.
Field of Study
Often used for academic disciplines and areas of expertise.

Sociology examines social behavior and society.
Professional Interest
Can indicate a professional field or career focus.

A cardiologist specializes in heart-related issues.
Complex Systems
Implies studying comprehensive systems or structures in the field.

Meteorology involves complex weather system analysis.
Field of Study
Often used for academic disciplines and areas of expertise.

Sociology examines social behavior and society.
Professional Interest
Can indicate a professional field or career focus.

A cardiologist specializes in heart-related issues.
Complex Systems
Implies studying comprehensive systems or structures in the field.

Meteorology involves complex weather system analysis.
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