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Word of the Day – Protology

By April 5, 2019Word of the Day

Protology (noun)

prot-ol-oj-ee

The study or science of origins.

Early 17th century (in an earlier sense). From proto- + -logy, after ancient Greek πρωτολογία right of speaking first (from πρωτο- + -λογία).

Example sentences

“To Christians, protology refers to God’s fundamental purpose for humanity”

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