Taxonomy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tækˈsɒn.ə.mi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Taxonomy is a noun meaning The science, technique, or process used to make a classification.
Meaning
The science, technique, or process used to make a classification.
More Meanings
- A classification; especially, a classification in a hierarchical system.
- (life sciences, uncountable) The science of finding, describing, classifying and naming organisms.
Example Sentences
Holonym: ontology (relational rather than solely hierarchical)
Very little exists in the annals of the interwebs about Tostitos Hint of Lime. Many nights I’ve sucked down crusty mossed fingertips and typed away in a green-out (like a blackout, but from eating too much Tostitos Hint of Lime), searching for a like-minded fanclub, historical taxonomy, or even a press release.
Word Forms
- taxonomies
Synonyms for taxonomy
Depending on context, synonyms include biotaxonomy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include taxon, classification, taxonomies, systematics, nomenclature, arrangement.
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