English dictionary · noun

taxonomy

The science, technique, or process used to make a classification.

Meaning and definitions

1. The science, technique, or process used to make a classification.
2. A classification; especially, a classification in a hierarchical system.
3. The science of finding, describing, classifying and naming organisms.

Connected roots

• -nomy

  law, custom, management

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These words share a recorded root connection. A shared root is a learning clue; it does not establish every step in a word’s history.

• economy

  Effective management of a community or system, or especially its resources.

• autonomy

  the right or condition of self-government

• astronomy

  the scientific study of celestial objects and the universe

• ergonomic

  Of or relating to the science of ergonomics.

• gastronomy

  The art of preparing and eating good food.

• agronomy

  The science of utilizing plants, animals and soils for food, fuel, feed, fiber, etc.

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