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Ethological

Ethologic \Eth`o*log"ic\, Ethological \Eth`o*log"ic*al\, a. [See Ethology.] treating of, or pertaining to, ethnic or morality, or the science of character.
--J. S. Mill.

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ethological

a. Of or pertaining to ethology.

Usage examples of "ethological".

Tia was determined not to leave port this time without that ethological tagging kit.

So while the media gathered, the quiet Institute lawyers and spokesmen tried to downplay the entire incident, Alex got his arms-locker, and Tia her ethological kit as the price for their non-participation.

Tia was determined not to leave port this time without that ethological tagging kit Alex was tired of dealing with each crisis barehanded.

That’s quite an important ethological concept, this intergenerational signaling sys­tem that is so adaptive and useful in contributing reinforcement to the mother for this uniquely mammalian, altruistic feeding behavior.