taxonomical
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- non-taxonomical adjective
- taxonomically adverb
Example Sentences
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This taxonomical lumping together—this mass Hinduization, as it were—would have profound political consequences.
If you’re new to Carrère and troubled by this taxonomical mayhem, the best advice is to dive in without worrying about where a bewildered librarian is going to file the book.
From New York Times
The bare-nosed wombat is famous for many things, from its adorable features to its taxonomical membership within the marsupials.
From Salon
When applied to the Holocaust in particular and genocide in general, the notion of the desk killer turns out to be a serviceable taxonomical tool.
From Washington Post
Upwards of 90 local mushroom clubs exist throughout the US and Canada; members host foraging walks and help each other tackle subtle taxonomical variants.
From The Guardian
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