terminology

[tur-muh-nol-uh-jee]

noun

plural

terminologies 

1. the system of terms belonging or peculiar to a science, art, or specialized subject; nomenclature.

   the terminology of botany.

2. the science of terms, as in particular sciences or arts.

terminology

/ ˌtɜːmɪnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl, ˌtɜːmɪˈnɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the body of specialized words relating to a particular subject

2. the study of terms

Other Word Forms

• terminologist noun
• terminological adjective
• terminologically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of terminology¹

1795–1805; < Medieval Latin termin ( us ) term + -o- + -logy

Word History and Origins

Origin of terminology¹

C19: from Medieval Latin terminus term, from Latin: end

Example Sentences

He is similarly dismissive of traditional tactical terminology.

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She worries about the years her children have spent out of school, and that they have been learning war terminology.

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"To us that always meant no nonsense, no hidden fees and no confusing terminology so that we can give students more time to focus on what really matters - their studies."

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He said the Panel was aware that in the past, people who accessed records could be "disappointed and re-traumatised" by a lack of information, and also by some of the terminology used in the documents.

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The industry has developed tools to help consumers navigate the terminology.

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Related Words

• jargon 
• language 
• lingo 
• phrasing 
• vocabulary