Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'ethological'

English Word: ethological

Key Russian Translations:

• этологический [ɪtɐlɐˈɡʲitɕɪskʲɪj] - [Formal, Scientific]

Frequency: Low (This term is specialized and primarily used in academic, scientific, or professional contexts related to biology and animal behavior, making it uncommon in everyday conversation.)

Difficulty: C1 (Advanced) - As a technical adjective derived from a scientific field, it requires familiarity with advanced vocabulary and concepts in biology; suitable for learners at an upper-intermediate to advanced level.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

этологический: [ɪtɐlɐˈɡʲitɕɪskʲɪj]

Note on этологический: The stress falls on the fourth syllable ("ɡʲitɕɪskʲɪj"). Be mindful of the palatalized consonants, which are common in Russian adjectives and can be challenging for English speakers. Pronounce it smoothly, as Russian words often flow without strong emphasis on individual syllables.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: Relating to the study of animal behavior in natural environments.

Translation(s) & Context:

• этологический - Used in formal scientific discussions, such as in research papers or lectures on animal behavior and ecology.

Usage Examples:

• Этологический подход позволяет изучать поведение животных в их естественной среде.

  The ethological approach allows studying animal behavior in their natural environment.

• В этологическом исследовании учёные наблюдают за взаимодействием видов в дикой природе.

  In ethological research, scientists observe species interactions in the wild.

• Этологический анализ помогает понять инстинкты и социальные паттерны у млекопитающих.

  Ethological analysis helps understand instincts and social patterns in mammals.

• Этот этологический эксперимент фокусируется на миграционных привычках птиц.

  This ethological experiment focuses on the migratory habits of birds.

• Этологический аспект эволюции объясняет адаптацию через поведение.

  The ethological aspect of evolution explains adaptation through behavior.

Secondary Meaning: Pertaining to the application of ethological principles in other fields, such as psychology or anthropology.

Translation(s) & Context:

• этологический - Applied in interdisciplinary contexts, such as human behavior studies, but still formal and academic.

Usage Examples:

• Этологический метод используется в психологии для анализа человеческих инстинктов.

  The ethological method is used in psychology to analyze human instincts.

• Этологический взгляд на культуру помогает понять эволюцию социальных норм.

  An ethological view on culture helps understand the evolution of social norms.

• В этологическом контексте поведение детей сравнивается с животными.

  In an ethological context, children's behavior is compared to that of animals.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Этологический" is an adjective in Russian, which typically follows regular adjectival declension patterns based on gender, number, and case. It is derived from the noun "этология" and ends in -ический, making it a common scientific adjective.

Note: This adjective follows the standard first-declension pattern for adjectives ending in -ий. It does not have irregular forms, which makes it relatively straightforward for learners once basic adjectival rules are mastered.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: поведенческий (povedencheskiy) - More general term for behavioral; поведенческий аспект (behavioral aspect). биологический (biologicheskiy) - When emphasizing biological aspects, with a slight overlap in scientific contexts.
• Antonyms: антропогенный (antropogennyy) - Human-induced or artificial, contrasting with natural behavioral studies.

Related Phrases:

• Этологический анализ - Ethological analysis; Used in scientific reports to describe detailed behavioral studies.
• Этологическое поведение - Ethological behavior; Refers to innate or instinctive actions in animals.
• Этологический эксперимент - Ethological experiment; Common in research involving observation in natural settings.

Usage Notes:

This translation corresponds closely to the English "ethological," which is an adjective form of "ethology." It is typically used in formal, academic, or scientific contexts rather than everyday speech. When choosing "этологический," ensure it aligns with the specific focus on animal behavior; if the context broadens to human behavior, it may overlap with psychological terms. Grammatically, always decline it according to the noun it modifies, as Russian adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case. For English learners, practice with scientific texts to master its usage.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "этологический" without proper declension, e.g., saying "этологический женщина" instead of "этологическая женщина" (for a feminine noun).

  Correct: Этологическая женщина-учёный изучает поведение приматов. (The ethological female scientist studies primate behavior.)

  Explanation: Russian adjectives must agree with the nouns they describe; failing to do so can make the sentence grammatically incorrect and confusing.

• Error: Confusing it with "биологический" (biological), leading to overuse in non-behavioral contexts.

  Correct: Use "этологический" only for behavior-specific studies, e.g., Этологический подход, not Биологический подход for general biology.

  Explanation: While related, "этологический" is more precise for ethology, so misapplication can alter the meaning in scientific discussions.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian scientific culture, terms like "этологический" reflect the influence of Western biology, particularly from figures like Konrad Lorenz, whose work on animal behavior is well-regarded in Russia. It underscores Russia's emphasis on empirical research in natural sciences, often integrated into environmental education and conservation efforts, highlighting a cultural appreciation for understanding human-animal connections in the vast Russian wilderness.

Related Concepts:

• биология (biologiya)
• поведение (povedenie)
• эволюция (evolyutsiya)
• зоология (zoologiya)