"dromology" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: < French dromologie < Ancient Greek δρόμος (drómos, “race, running, racetrack, course, path”) + λόγος (lógos, “account, explanation, narrative”); term coined by the French philosopher Paul Virilio to discuss the importance of speed in warfare and communication. Equivalent to dromo- + -logy. Etymology templates: {{der|en|fr|dromologie}} French dromologie, {{der|en|grc|δρόμος||race, running, racetrack, course, path}} Ancient Greek δρόμος (drómos, “race, running, racetrack, course, path”), {{confix|en|dromo|logy}} dromo- + -logy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dromology (uncountable)
  1. (philosophy) The science or logic of speed. Wikipedia link: Paul_Virilio#Dromology Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Philosophy Translations (science or logic of speed): dromologia (Finnish)

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