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nomenclature

 

[ [ˌnəʊ.menˈkleɪ.tʃər] ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

scientific

The system or set of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or specialized subject.

Synonyms

lexicon, terminology, vocabulary

Examples of usage

  • The nomenclature of chemical compounds can be quite complex.
  • In biology, the nomenclature of species follows specific rules.
Context #2 | Noun

organization

The official system of naming, categorizing, and organizing things, especially in a particular field.

Synonyms

categorization, classification, naming

Examples of usage

  • The nomenclature of the company's products needed to be updated.
  • In the military, the nomenclature of equipment is crucial for communication.

Translations

Translations of the word "nomenclature" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nomenclatura

🇮🇳 नामकरण

🇩🇪 Nomenklatur

🇮🇩 nomenklatur

🇺🇦 номенклатура

🇵🇱 nomenklatura

🇯🇵 命名法 (めいめいほう)

🇫🇷 nomenclature

🇪🇸 nomenclatura

🇹🇷 nomenklatür

🇰🇷 명명법 (myeongmyeongbeop)

🇸🇦 تسمية

🇨🇿 nomenklatura

🇸🇰 nomenklatúra

🇨🇳 命名法 (mìngmíng fǎ)

🇸🇮 nomenklatura

🇮🇸 nómenklatúr

🇰🇿 номенклатура

🇬🇪 ნომენკლატურა (nomenklatura)

🇦🇿 nomenklatura

🇲🇽 nomenclatura

Etymology

The word 'nomenclature' originated from the Latin word 'nomenclatura', which means 'calling by name'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. Originally used in a more general sense, it later became associated with scientific classification and naming conventions. The term has since been widely adopted in various fields to refer to the system of names or terms used to organize and categorize information.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,473, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.