Definition

A system for organizing and classifying things into groups based on shared characteristics or relationships.

Example

The scientist created a taxonomy to categorize different species of plants.

Conversation

I just read an article about the taxonomy of animals.

Oh really? That sounds interesting!

Yeah, it explained how they classify different species based on their relationships.

I love learning about that kind of stuff; it makes nature so much more fascinating!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Taxonomy → It is formed from "taxis" (from Greek τάξις, meaning arrangement) and "nomia" (from Greek νόμος, meaning law or method). The word "taxonomy" refers to the method or law of arranging organisms into categories.

Memory Tip

Think of 'arrangement' ('taxis') and 'law' or 'method' ('nomia') to remember that taxonomy is about the systematic arrangement of living things.

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