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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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Derived Forms

  • ˌٱˈԴDZDz, noun
  • terminological, adjective
  • ˌٱԴˈDz, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ٱ··Դ·Dz·· [tur-m, uh, -nl-, oj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
  • ٱm·Դ·Dzi·· adverb
  • ٱm·ԴDZo· noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of terminology1

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

Origin of terminology1

C19: from Medieval Latin terminus term, from Latin: end
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Example Sentences

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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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So when you come in as a freshman, it’s all the same terminology and verbiage.

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He simply wants different terminology — perhaps a phrase like “potential surprises.”

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In closed groups on Facebook, many posts use religious terminology to hail the bogus “treatment” as a “miracle” for those who’ve been unable to conceive.

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She used boxing terminology to describe her professional partnership with Jenkins on the film.

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