Nomenclature: meaning, definitions and examples
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nomenclature
[ [ˌnəʊ.menˈkleɪ.tʃər] ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.