Nomenclature

Definitions

1. A set of rules used for forming the names or terms in a particular field of arts or sciences.
   countable, uncountable
2. A set of names or terms.
   countable, uncountable
3. A name.
   countable, obsolete, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“It is also pertinent to note⟳ that the current obvious decline⟳ in work⟳ on holarctic hepatics most surely reflects a current obsession with cataloging and with nomenclature of the organisms—as divorced from their study⟳ as living entities.”

“The existence of a systematic nomenclature for the unknown elements does not deny⟳ the right of 'discoverers' of new elements to suggest⟳ other names to the Commission after their discovery has been established beyond all doubt⟳ in the general scientific community.”

“Another major defect of the current literature dealing with the nomenclature of hybrid forms of English is the scant attention paid to the question⟳ of frequency.”

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