Philology
noun
The study of language, especially its history and development.
She decided to study philology at the university because of her fascination with language and literature.
Often appears as...
- study philology
- major in philology
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Academic
noun
The study of literary texts, their history, and their interpretation.
His research in philology led him to a new understanding of the ancient texts.
Often appears as...
- research in philology
- philology department
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Academic
noun
The study of human speech, especially as the vehicle of literature.
Philology involves the analysis of language structures, including phonetics and semantics.
Often appears as...
- philology course
- philology journal
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Academic
noun
The branch of knowledge that deals with the structure, historical development, and relationships of a language or languages.
Her expertise in philology helped her trace the etymology of various words.
Often appears as...
- philology student
- philology dissertation
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Academic
noun
The study of language, especially its history and development.
She decided to study philology at the university because of her fascination with language and literature.
Often appears as...
- study philology
- major in philology
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The study of literary texts, their history, and their interpretation.
His research in philology led him to a new understanding of the ancient texts.
Often appears as...
- research in philology
- philology department
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The study of human speech, especially as the vehicle of literature.
Philology involves the analysis of language structures, including phonetics and semantics.
Often appears as...
- philology course
- philology journal
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The branch of knowledge that deals with the structure, historical development, and relationships of a language or languages.
Her expertise in philology helped her trace the etymology of various words.
Often appears as...
- philology student
- philology dissertation
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Academic Pursuit
Philology is regarded as a scholarly subject primarily discussed in academic circles.
She was excited to attend the international conference on philology.
Pro Tip 2/2Beyond Vocabulary
Philology digs deeper than just learning new words; it's about understanding their evolution.
His love of philology stemmed from wanting to know how words change over time.
Pro Tip 1/2Academic Pursuit
Philology is regarded as a scholarly subject primarily discussed in academic circles.
She was excited to attend the international conference on philology.
Pro Tip 2/2Beyond Vocabulary
Philology digs deeper than just learning new words; it's about understanding their evolution.
His love of philology stemmed from wanting to know how words change over time.
Pro Tip 1/2Academic Pursuit
Philology is regarded as a scholarly subject primarily discussed in academic circles.
She was excited to attend the international conference on philology.
Pro Tip 2/2Beyond Vocabulary
Philology digs deeper than just learning new words; it's about understanding their evolution.
His love of philology stemmed from wanting to know how words change over time.
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William Noel: Revealing...
They came from particle physics, they came from classical philology, they came from book conservation, they came from ancient mathematics, they came from data management, they came from scientific imaging and program management. And they got together to work on this manuscript.
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William Noel: Revealing...
They came from particle physics, they came from classical philology, they came from book conservation, they came from ancient mathematics, they came from data management, they came from scientific imaging and program management. And they got together to work on this manuscript.
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Paul Heyse
German Writer
After attending the gymnasium between my eighth and seventeenth years, I studied classical philology at Berlin University for two years under Boeckh and Lachmann, and with the friendly support of Emanuel Geibel and Franz Kugler, I dabbled in all sorts of poetry.
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H. P. Lovecraft
American Novelist
Never should an unfamiliar word be passed over without elucidation, for, with a little conscientious research, we may each day add to our conquests in the realm of philology and become more and more ready for graceful independent expression.
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Paul Heyse
German Writer
In Bonn, where I studied for a year, I changed from classical to Romance philology, taught there by its great founder, F. Diez, and at the beginning of 1852, I received the doctorate for a dissertation on the refrain in Provencal poetry.
Quote examples
Paul Heyse
German Writer
After attending the gymnasium between my eighth and seventeenth years, I studied classical philology at Berlin University for two years under Boeckh and Lachmann, and with the friendly support of Emanuel Geibel and Franz Kugler, I dabbled in all sorts of poetry.
Quote examples
H. P. Lovecraft
American Novelist
Never should an unfamiliar word be passed over without elucidation, for, with a little conscientious research, we may each day add to our conquests in the realm of philology and become more and more ready for graceful independent expression.
Quote examples
Paul Heyse
German Writer
In Bonn, where I studied for a year, I changed from classical to Romance philology, taught there by its great founder, F. Diez, and at the beginning of 1852, I received the doctorate for a dissertation on the refrain in Provencal poetry.
Example 1 of 3
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