nomenclature
noun
a set or system of names or terms, as those used in a particular science or art, by an individual or community, etc.
nomenclatures
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pluralof nomenclature.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In 2021, the society announced the formation of an ad hoc committee to look into nomenclatures.
From New York Times ● Jul. 9, 2021
Various nomenclatures are used to derive names for amines, but all involve the class-identifying suffix –ine as illustrated here for a few simple examples:
From Textbooks ● Feb. 14, 2019
Government contracting firms are adopting new nomenclatures that create buzz.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 31, 2011
We are, in fact, no longer content with the chronological narration and simple nomenclatures which formerly were considered sufficient for education.
From Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period by P. L. Jacob
You could not classify his library according to any of the accepted nomenclatures peculiar to the initiated.
From The Book-Hunter A New Edition, with a Memoir of the Author by John Hill Burton
