Synonyms for

Nomenclature

Verb / ˈnəʊmʌˌnkleɪtʃɜ: / Another word for nomenclature — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A system or set of names or terms used in a particular discipline, especially in the sciences.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

terminology classification taxonomy appellation

Informal

naming labeling tagging

Literary

designation cognomen

Antonyms

chaos disorder confusion randomness disarray jumble

Common collocations

  • scientific nomenclature
  • binomial nomenclature
  • chemical nomenclature
  • standard nomenclature
  • common nomenclature
  • system of nomenclature
  • international nomenclature

Word family

noun nomenclature
verb denominate
adjective nominal

Usage note

Nomenclature refers to a system of names or terms used in a particular field, especially in science. It is a formal term and should not be confused with 'nomination', which means suggesting someone for a position.

Example sentences

  1. The nomenclature of the periodic table can be challenging to learn.
  2. The doctors used medical nomenclature to describe the patient's condition.
  3. The nomenclature of different car parts can be quite technical.
  4. The nomenclature used in botany can be quite specific.
  5. The nomenclature used in chemistry can be quite precise.

Quotes

  • 'Nomenclature, the naming of things, is agony.' - Louise Glück
  • 'Nomenclature, unless follow'd by a Description, is nothing.' - John Ray
  • 'The universe is a great animal, growing and shedding leaves and branches, and then after a while it will put forth new buds and leaves, but for now it's busy shedding, and it needs us to help it do that, to help it with its nomenclature and taxonomy.' - Ken Liu

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