What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
etiologue
Example
The etiologue of the disease is still unknown. [etiologue: noun]
Example
The doctor specializes in etiologic research. [etiologic: adjective]
aetiology
Example
The aetiology of the disease is still unknown. [aetiology: noun]
Example
The doctor specializes in aetiological research. [aetiological: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Aetiology is more commonly used than etiologue in both American and British English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between etiologue and aetiology?
Aetiology is more formal than etiologue and is commonly used in medical and scientific contexts.
