terminology
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noun \ˌtər-mə-ˈnä-lə-jē\ plural ter·mi·nol·o·gies
Definition of TERMINOLOGY
1
: the technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
2
: nomenclature as a field of study
— ter·mi·no·log·i·cal \-mə-nə-ˈlä-ji-kəl\ adjective
— ter·mi·no·log·i·cal·ly \-ji-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
See Examples of TERMINOLOGY
- a lexicon covering the terminologies of several scientific fields
- <the terminology favored by sportscasters>
Origin of TERMINOLOGY
Medieval Latin terminus term, expression (from Latin, limit) + English -o- + -logy
First Known Use: 1801
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