pneumatology

noun

pneu·​ma·​tol·​o·​gy ˌnü-mə-ˈtä-lə-jē How to pronounce pneumatology (audio)
ˌnyü-
: the study of spiritual beings or phenomena

Word History

Etymology

New Latin pneumatologia, from Greek pneumat-, pneuma + New Latin -logia -logy

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pneumatology was in 1673

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Cite this Entry

“Pneumatology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pneumatology. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

pneumatology

noun
pneu·​ma·​tol·​o·​gy ˌn(y)ü-mə-ˈtäl-ə-jē How to pronounce pneumatology (audio)
plural pneumatologies
: a science dealing with the medical uses of air and gases
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