terminology
the system of terms belonging or peculiar to a science, art, or specialized subject; nomenclature: the terminology of botany.
the science of terms, as in particular sciences or arts.
Origin of terminology
1Other words from terminology
- ter·mi·no·log·i·cal [tur-muh-nl-oj-i-kuhl], /ˌtɜr mə nlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjective
- ter·mi·no·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
- ter·mi·nol·o·gist, noun
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How to use terminology in a sentence
It’s also when really strange phenomena start appearing, like auto-generated labels that include offensive terminology.
Nearly 100 years on, apart from our obvious reliance on the play’s terminology and worldview, we still hear its echoes.
The first ‘robots’ were made of flesh and bone | By John M. Jordan/MIT Press Reader | January 26, 2021 | Popular-ScienceFor this, a comprehensive space for education and training in appropriate terminologies, introduction to diversity and gender in conjunction with the family was necessary.
Casa Frida becomes second home for Mexico City’s LGBTQ community | Yariel Valdés González | January 22, 2021 | Washington BladeBut the dispute does not involve differences of opinion regarding matters of fact; it is purely terminological.
The Sexual Life of the Child | Albert MollNot content with these "terminological inexactitudes," they went so far as to take a photograph to prove their contention.
The Blocking of Zeebrugge | Alfred F. B. Carpenter
Now, being a busy man, he gave little heed to the terminological convolutions of names among the British aristocracy.
Cynthia's Chauffeur | Louis TracyTerminological parallels are especially convincing in such cases.
That record, sir, absolutely proves that this man deals in terminological inexactitudes.
John Brown | Captain R. W. Campbell
British Dictionary definitions for terminology
/ (ˌtɜːmɪˈnɒlədʒɪ) /
the body of specialized words relating to a particular subject
the study of terms
Origin of terminology
1Derived forms of terminology
- terminological (ˌtɜːmɪnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective
- terminologically, adverb
- terminologist, noun
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