terminology

American  

[tur-muh-nol-uh-jee] / ˌtɜr məˈnɒl ə dʒi /

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.

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terminology British  

/ ˌtɜːmɪnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl, ˌtɜːmɪˈnɒlədʒɪ /

noun

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

2. the study of terms

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Other Word Forms

• terminological adjective
• terminologically adverb
• terminologist noun

Etymology

Origin of terminology

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

Example Sentences

He avoided changing the weekly practice schedule or the schematic terminology.

From The Wall Street Journal

Formula 1 has revealed the terminology the sport will use to refer to the technical complexities of the new 2026 rules.

From BBC

The firm said it had removed the advert and was conducting a full review of its branding, terminology and communications.

From BBC

A common understanding of terminology is essential for everything from simple conversation to the cohesion of an entire society.

From The Wall Street Journal

So, companies tend to task HR with improving the “employee experience,” which in recent years is the terminology for how both workers and HR managers view HR’s reason for being.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• jargon
• language
• lingo
• phrasing
• vocabulary