nomenclature

noun

no·men·cla·ture ˈnō-mən-ˌklā-chər How to pronounce nomenclature (audio)

also nō-ˈmen-klə-ˌchu̇r,

-ˈmeŋ-,

-chər,

-ˌtyu̇r,

-ˌtu̇r

: name, designation

… the changing nomenclature of her streets is even more baffling …

Cornelia O. Skinner

: the act or process or an instance of naming

nomenclature … is at its simplest the task of assigning a name to each distinct species

R. I. Smith

: a system or set of terms or symbols especially in a particular science, discipline, or art

the nomenclature of inorganic chemistry

: an international system of standardized New Latin names used in biology for kinds and groups of kinds of animals and plants

nomenclatural

ˌnō-mən-ˈklā-ch(ə-)rəl How to pronounce nomenclature (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

the nomenclatures of zoology and chemistry the nomenclature, “tuxedo,” derives from the fact that the jacket first became popular in the resort area of Tuxedo Park, New York

Recent Examples on the Web Due to similarities in nomenclature, free climbing and free soloing are often confused, especially by the media—however the two different types of climbing feature notable distinctions.

Chris Brinlee Jr., Outside Online, 16 Mar. 2016 There are plenty of them on the market — exfoliating, volumizing, brass-busting — but clarifying shampoos have the most confusing nomenclature.

Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 24 Aug. 2022 Unlike chemical elements or asteroids, elementary particles have no official body overseeing nomenclature.

Andrew Crumey, WSJ, 3 June 2022 Tennis isn't so much a sport as a culture—with its own rules, aesthetics, and nomenclature.

Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 July 2022 The new Google Wallet app is finally available, but this isn’t the first time that Google has used the wallet nomenclature.

Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 24 July 2022 And someone needs to explain family relationships and nomenclature to the child.

Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 21 June 2022 Despite the nomenclature, the new model, to be called Purosangue, which means thoroughbred in Italian, will compete with SUVs from Volkswagen AG’s Lamborghini and other luxury car makers.

Eric Sylvers, WSJ, 16 June 2022 This realization also presages a broadening in nomenclature.

György Buzsáki, Scientific American, 14 May 2022 See More

单词	nomenclatures
释义	nomenclature noun no·men·cla·ture ˈnō-mən-ˌklā-chər also nō-ˈmen-klə-ˌchu̇r, -ˈmeŋ-, -chər, -ˌtyu̇r, -ˌtu̇r 1 : name, designation … the changing nomenclature of her streets is even more baffling … Cornelia O. Skinner 2 : the act or process or an instance of naming nomenclature … is at its simplest the task of assigning a name to each distinct species R. I. Smith 3 a : a system or set of terms or symbols especially in a particular science, discipline, or art the nomenclature of inorganic chemistry b : an international system of standardized New Latin names used in biology for kinds and groups of kinds of animals and plants nomenclatural ˌnō-mən-ˈklā-ch(ə-)rəl adjective Did you know? Are nomenclature and Name Synonymous? Nomenclature comes from a Latin word meaning "the assigning of names." English's name and noun are rooted in the Latinate nomen. Synonyms appellation appellative cognomen compellation denomination denotation designation handle moniker monicker name title See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the nomenclatures of zoology and chemistry the nomenclature, “tuxedo,” derives from the fact that the jacket first became popular in the resort area of Tuxedo Park, New York Recent Examples on the Web Due to similarities in nomenclature, free climbing and free soloing are often confused, especially by the media—however the two different types of climbing feature notable distinctions. Chris Brinlee Jr., Outside Online, 16 Mar. 2016 There are plenty of them on the market — exfoliating, volumizing, brass-busting — but clarifying shampoos have the most confusing nomenclature. Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 24 Aug. 2022 Unlike chemical elements or asteroids, elementary particles have no official body overseeing nomenclature. Andrew Crumey, WSJ, 3 June 2022 Tennis isn't so much a sport as a culture—with its own rules, aesthetics, and nomenclature. Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 July 2022 The new Google Wallet app is finally available, but this isn’t the first time that Google has used the wallet nomenclature. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 24 July 2022 And someone needs to explain family relationships and nomenclature to the child. Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 21 June 2022 Despite the nomenclature, the new model, to be called Purosangue, which means thoroughbred in Italian, will compete with SUVs from Volkswagen AG’s Lamborghini and other luxury car makers. Eric Sylvers, WSJ, 16 June 2022 This realization also presages a broadening in nomenclature. György Buzsáki, Scientific American, 14 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Latin nōmenclātūra "assigning of names to things," from nōmen "name" + calātus, past participle of calāre "to announce, proclaim" + -ūra -ure — more at name entry 1, low entry 3 Note: The Latin word is formed after earlier nōmenclātor "slave tasked with telling his master the names of clients and others encountered publicly"—see nomenclator. First Known Use 1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing nomenclature binomial nomenclature binomial nomenclature Medical Definition nomenclature noun no·men·cla·ture ˈnō-mən-ˌklā-chər also nō-ˈmen-klə-ˌchu̇(ə)r, -ˈmeŋ-, -klə-chər, -klə-ˌt(y)u̇(ə)r : a system of terms used in a particular science especially : an international system of standardized New Latin names used in biology for kinds and groups of kinds of animals and plants see binomial nomenclature nomenclatures noun plural of nomenclature as in monikers a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known the nomenclature, "tuxedo," derives from the fact that the jacket first became popular in the resort area of Tuxedo Park, New York Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance monikers names designations titles nicknames appellations epithets appellatives denotations denominations pseudonyms monickers banners surnames cognomens labels handles compellations sobriquets forenames aliases first names patronymics cognomina diminutives given names family names maiden names tags baptismal names middle names vernaculars binomials trademarks misnomers brand names pen names rubrics bynames soubriquets matronymics trade names Christian names monomials cryptonyms trivial names hypocorisms noms de plume noms de guerre
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