zo·o·log·i·cal \|zōə|läjə̇kəl, -jēk-, ÷ |züə|-\adjective alsozo·o·log·ic\-jik, -jēk\ Etymology:zoology + -ical or -ic 1.: of, relating to, or occupied with zoology 2.: of, relating to, or affecting lower animals often as distinguished from man < zoological infections > • zo·o·log·i·cal·ly\-jə̇k(ə)lē, -jēk-, -li\adverb