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Taxonomy

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

Definition

Taxonomy is the science of naming, describing, and classifying organisms.

Synonyms & similar words

classification categorization systematics arrangement organization order grouping sorting grading ranking cataloging indexing listing tabulating codification identification nomenclature taxonomy characterization typing

Example sentences

  1. The botanist used taxonomy to identify the different types of plants in the forest.
  2. Taxonomy helps scientists understand how different organisms are related to each other.
  3. The taxonomy of insects is complex and constantly evolving.
  4. In order to properly classify the new species of fish, the scientist had to use taxonomy.
  5. The study of taxonomy has led to many important discoveries about the natural world.

Quotes

  • "Taxonomy is often regarded as a dry and difficult subject, but it underpins all of biology. It's the scaffolding upon which we build our understanding of the diversity of life." - Richard Fortey
  • "Taxonomy is the foundation of biodiversity, the bedrock upon which we can understand the world around us." - Quentin Wheeler
  • "Taxonomy, the art of classifying living things, is the starting point of all biological research." - Richard Dawkins

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