nomenclature

Meanings

• noun

  The system or method of naming things in a particular field, especially a scientific one.

  - "The nomenclature of the plant kingdom is used to name all known plants."
  - "The nomenclature of minerals includes Latin names and descriptive terms."

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Synonyms

terminology

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nomenclature
nomenclaturation , veneration

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Variants

List of all variants of nomenclature that leads to same result
nomenclatural , nomenclature , nomenclatures , binomial nomenclature , binomial nomenclatures

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Latin nomenclatura, from nomen, ‘name’ + clātus, ‘affixed, declared’, from claudere, ‘to shut, enclose’.

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Trivia

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1. The first scientific nomenclature was developed by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century.

2. The largest known word in the English language, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, is pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis, which refers to a type of lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silica particles.

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Related Concepts

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1. taxonomy: Taxonomy is the science of classification and naming of organisms, and it relies heavily on nomenclature.

2. systematics: Systematics is the study of the relationships among organisms, and it also relies on nomenclature to name and classify different species.

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Culture

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Nomenclature has played a significant role in various fields such as science, literature, and art. In science, it helps to maintain consistency and clarity in communication. In literature, it can be used to create meaning or symbolism. In art, it can be used to name and categorize different artistic styles and movements.

How to Memorize "nomenclature"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scientific laboratory with labels on all the equipment and specimens. This is an example of nomenclature in action.
   - Visualize a biology textbook with the names of different organisms and their classification.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nomenclature' with 'classification' or 'taxonomy'.
   - Associate the word 'nomenclature' with 'scientific names' or 'systems of naming'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'NAME' to remember the parts of a scientific name: Noun, Adjective, Noun, and Adjective.
   - Use the mnemonic 'My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas' to remember the order of the planets in our solar system.

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