taxonomy
UK: tækˈsɒnəmi | US: tækˈsɑːnəmi
n. The science or technique of classification, especially in biology for organizing organisms into hierarchical groups.
n. Any systematic classification of entities (e.g., in linguistics, library science).
taxonomy = taxo<arrangement> + nomy<system of rules>
- taxo (from Greek taxis, meaning "arrangement" or "order")
- nomy (from Greek -nomia, meaning "system of rules" or "management")
Etymology Origin:
The word taxonomy emerged in the early 19th century, combining Greek taxis (order) and -nomia (method). It originally described biological classification systems (e.g., Linnaean taxonomy) but later expanded to other fields. The morphemes reflect a logical progression: "arrangement" + "rules" = a structured system of categorization.
Modern taxonomy classifies organisms based on genetic relationships.
The library uses a detailed taxonomy to organize its digital resources.
Botanists revised the plant taxonomy after new DNA evidence emerged.
A clear taxonomy is essential for efficient data management.
The workshop covered taxonomy principles in software development.