Definition

In a way that relates to the classification of living things into groups based on their characteristics.

Example

The species were classified taxonomically to understand their evolutionary relationships.

Conversation

Did you know that animals are categorized taxonomically into different groups?

I heard about that in biology class, but it sounds complicated.

It can be, but it helps scientists understand relationships between species taxonomically.

That makes sense! It’s interesting how everything is connected.

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Root Explanation

Taxonomically → It is formed from "taxonomy" (from Greek "taxis" meaning arrangement and "nomia" meaning method or law) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "taxonomically" refers to the manner of arranging or classifying organisms according to their relationships.

Memory Tip

Think of 'taxonomy' as the method of arranging things, and '-ally' means in a manner. So, taxonomically means in a manner related to the arrangement of classifications.

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