taxonomy — the branch of science concerned with classification, especially of organisms
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the branch of science concerned with classification, especially of organisms
Pronunciation (IPA): /tækˈsɑːnəmi/
Korean meaning: 분류학, 분류법 (특히 생물학에서 생물체를 체계적으로 분류하는 학문)
Korean pronunciation: 택**사**노미
Example Sentences
- My biology teacher's taxonomy obsession made her organize her lunch into kingdom, phylum, and species.
- The new taxonomy revealed that the cute 'butterfly' was actually a deadly poisonous moth.
- Scientists use DNA analysis to improve the accuracy of modern taxonomy.
taxonomy
NOUN//tækˈsɑːnəmi//
the branch of science concerned with classification, especially of organisms
A scientist demonstrates taxonomy by organizing butterfly specimens into systematic groups
Study taxonomy under astronomy, despite a tight economy
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'taxonomie', derived from Greek 'taxis' (arrangement, order) and 'nomos' (law, system). The term was coined in the late 18th century to describe the systematic classification of organisms.
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📝Examples
“My biology teacher's taxonomy obsession made her organize her lunch into kingdom, phylum, and species.”
“The new taxonomy revealed that the cute 'butterfly' was actually a deadly poisonous moth.”
“Scientists use DNA analysis to improve the accuracy of modern taxonomy.”
“The taxonomy of social media influencers includes beauty gurus, fitness coaches, and food bloggers.”
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