taxonomy
noun/tækˈsɒnəmi/
Frequency rank: #12,065 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The science or practice of classification, especially of living things.
Example sentence
Scientists use taxonomy to classify all living organisms into ordered groups.
Synonyms & related words
More words in ranks 12,001–12,100
- strollerA wheeled chair or carriage used for pushing a small child.
- stuba short piece left after the main part has been used or removed.
- subgroupa smaller group formed within a larger group, sharing specific common characteristics.
- suspiciouslyin a way that shows distrust or causes one to feel doubt
- tactThe ability to say or do things without upsetting or offending other people.
- tirelesslywithout becoming tired; with continuous effort and energy.
- tiresomecausing one to feel bored or annoyed; tedious
- tundraA vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.
- tunicA loose, knee-length garment worn over the body, often belted at the waist.
- uncompromisingrefusing to make concessions; firm and inflexible in one's position.