xenological

English

Etymology

From xeno- +‎ -logical.

Adjective

xenological (not comparable)

1. (science fiction) Relating to xenology ("the study of alien life").
   • 2017, Eric Brown, Binary System, Oxford, Oxforshire: Solaris, →ISBN, page 226:

     "I don't think they'll be in any mood to trade xenological theory, Oma. They might not be so lenient with us now we've put up a fight."

References

• Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2025), “xenological, adj.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.