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typology

 

[ taษชหˆpษ’lษ™dส’i ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

classification system

Typology is the study and classification of types or categories, particularly in relation to systematic comparisons. It is often used in the social sciences to group phenomena or entities based on shared characteristics or attributes. In linguistics, typology refers to the classification of languages according to their structural features and forms. This method allows researchers to draw inferences and establish relationships between different types based upon their characteristics. Typology can also be applied in various fields, such as psychology, to classify personality traits or behavioral patterns.

Synonyms

categorization, classification, taxonomy

Examples of usage

  • The typology of languages helps linguists understand language evolution.
  • In social sciences, typology can categorize human behavior.
  • The typology of artworks allows for better analysis of different art movements.
  • Typology in psychology identifies distinct personality types.

Translations

Translations of the word "typology" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tipologia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเค•เคพเคฐเคฟเค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Typologie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tipologi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะธะฟะพะปะพะณั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ typologia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้กžๅž‹่ซ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท typologie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tipologรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tipoloji

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ํ˜•๋ก 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุตู†ูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ typologie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ typolรณgia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฑปๅž‹ๅญฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tipologija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ typologie

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะธะฟะพะปะพะณะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ˜แƒžแƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tipologiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tipologรญa

Etymology

The term 'typology' is derived from the Greek word 'typos,' meaning 'imprint' or 'model,' and 'logia,' which means 'study.' It has been used since the early 17th century, initially in religious contexts to refer to the study of types or symbols in the Bible. Over time, its use expanded to various fields, including linguistics, sociology, and psychology. The modern concept of typology emerged in the 19th century with the growth of comparative studies in language and social sciences. In linguistics, for instance, typological studies classify languages based on structural features such as morphology and syntax. Today, typology remains an important analytic tool across multiple disciplines, allowing scholars to identify patterns, draw comparisons, and explore relationships among various entities.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,321, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.