edaphologyEtymologyFrom Ancient Greek ἔδαφος (édaphos, “ground”) + -logy. By surface analysis, edapho- + log + -y or edaph- + -olog + -y or edaph- + -o- + log + -y.edaphology means The ecological relationship of soil with plants, and land cultivation practices. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.nounThe ecological relationship of soil with plants, and land cultivation practices.