nomenclature

no·men·cla·ture

noun \ˈnō-mən-ˌklā-chər also nō-ˈmen-klə-ˌchu̇r, -ˈmeŋ-, -chər, -ˌtyu̇r, -ˌtu̇r\

Definition of NOMENCLATURE

1

: name, designation

2

: the act or process or an instance of naming

3

a : a system or set of terms or symbols especially in a particular science, discipline, or art

b : an international system of standardized New Latin names used in biology for kinds and groups of kinds of animals and plants

— no·men·cla·tur·al \ˌnō-mən-ˈklāch-rəl, -ˈklā-chə-\ adjective

Examples of NOMENCLATURE

1. the nomenclatures of zoology and chemistry
2. <the nomenclature, “tuxedo,” derives from the fact that the jacket first became popular in the resort area of Tuxedo Park, New York>

Origin of NOMENCLATURE

Latin nomenclatura assigning of names, from nomen + calatus, past participle of calare

First Known Use: 1610

Related to NOMENCLATURE

Synonyms

appellation, appellative, cognomen, compellation, denomination, denotation, designation, handle, moniker (also monicker), name, title

Related Words

baptismal name, Christian name, first name, forename, given name; family name, maiden name, middle name, surname; matronymic, patronymic; byname, diminutive, epithet, hypocorism, nickname, sobriquet (also soubriquet); banner, rubric, tag; alias, cryptonym, nom de guerre, nom de plume, pen name, pseudonym; binomial, monomial; trivial name, vernacular; misnomer; brand name, label, trademark, trade name

Other Botany Terms

annual, burgeon, chloroplast, succulent, sylvan, xylem

Rhymes with NOMENCLATURE

human nature, magistrature, Mother Nature, second nature, supernature

no·men·cla·ture

noun \ˈnō-mən-ˌklā-chər also nō-ˈmen-klə-ˌchu̇(ə)r, -ˈmeŋ-, -klə-chər, -klə-ˌt(y)u̇(ə)r\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of NOMENCLATURE

: a system of terms used in a particular science; especially : an international system of standardized New Latin names used in biology for kinds and groups of kinds of animals and plants—see binomial nomenclature

—no·men·cla·tur·al \ˌnō-mən-ˈklāch-(ə-)rəl\ (audio pronunciation) adjective

—no·men·cla·tur·al·ly \-ē\ (audio pronunciation) adverb