taxonomy

Definition

The science, technique, or process used to make a classification.

Etymology

Borrowed from French taxonomie. By surface analysis, taxo- + -nomy.

Example Sentences

• "Holonym: ontology (relational rather than solely hierarchical)"
• "Very little exists in the annals of the interwebs about Tostitos Hint of Lime. Many nights I’ve sucked down crusty mossed fingertips and typed away in a green-out (like a blackout, but from eating too much Tostitos Hint of Lime), searching for a like-minded fanclub, historical taxonomy, or even a press release."