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terminology

[tur-muh-nol-uh-jee]

noun

plural

terminologies 
  1. the system of terms belonging or peculiar to a science, art, or specialized subject; nomenclature.

    the terminology of botany.

  2. the science of terms, as in particular sciences or arts.



terminology

/ ˌtɜːmɪnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl, ˌtɜːmɪˈnɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. the body of specialized words relating to a particular subject

  2. the study of terms

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • terminological adjective
  • terminologically adverb
  • terminologist noun
  • ˌٱˈԴDZDz noun
  • ˌٱԴˈDz adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of terminology1

1795–1805; < Medieval Latin termin ( us ) term + -o- + -logy
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of terminology1

C19: from Medieval Latin terminus term, from Latin: end
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A vigorous debate on terminology ensued, rife with controversy.

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The terminology may have changed, but the principle is much the same.

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This is hardly the first time America has struggled with terminology in its treatment of detainees.

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If you can take good pictures of something, you can convey a lot of these characteristics that formerly would have just been illustrated or more often described using taxonomic terminology.

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He also cannot promote any criminal street gang or gang activity and can’t use hand signs or terminology that promotes a street gang.

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