taxonomy
noun/tækˈsɒnəmi/
Frequency rank: #12,065 most common English word
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
Practice this word in the quiz
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.