nomenclature
noun/ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/
Frequency rank: #10,515 most common English word
Meaning
A system of names used in a particular field or subject.
Example sentence
The scientific nomenclature for this plant confuses many students because it uses Latin terms.
Synonyms & related words
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 10,501–10,600
- mercantilerelating to trade or commerce; of or characteristic of merchants.
- migratoryMoving from one region or habitat to another, especially seasonally.
- mingleto mix or socialize freely with others
- modernista person who supports or practices modernism, favoring new ideas and styles over traditional ones.
- movera person or company that has power and influence, or one that causes change and action.
- outbackthe remote, arid interior regions of Australia, far from cities and towns.
- outcryA strong expression of public anger or disapproval.
- panoramicDescribing a wide, unobstructed view of a large area.
- paparazziPhotographers who aggressively pursue celebrities to take candid pictures for sale to the media.
- paveto cover a surface with a hard material such as asphalt or concrete to make it smooth and firm.