terminology

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noun

ter·​mi·​nol·​o·​gy ˌtər-mə-ˈnä-lə-jē 

plural terminologies

1

: the technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject

2

: nomenclature as a field of study

terminological

ˌtər-mə-nə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

adjective

terminologically

ˌtər-mə-nə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

terminological

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adjective

ter·​mi·​no·​log·​i·​cal ¦tərmənᵊl¦äjə̇kəl 

¦tə̄m-, 

¦təim-, 

-mnə¦lä-, 

-jēk-

: relating to terminology

terminological convenience

pure terminological dispute

terminologically

-k(ə)lē 

-li

adverb

Synonyms of terminology

Noun

• vocabulary
• dialect
• language
• slang
• jargon
• idiom

Examples of terminology in a Sentence

Noun

a lexicon covering the terminologies of several scientific fields

the terminology favored by sportscasters

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Learning about their industry and its terminology would be a huge task for me. — Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026

Every major technology shift creates terminology confusion. — Manick Bhan, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

New treatment possibilities emerge, often accompanied by unfamiliar terminology and difficult decisions. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026

In a statement using gambling terminology, Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman vowed to fight the legal challenge. — ABC News, 12 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Medieval Latin terminus term, expression (from Latin, limit) + English -o- + -logy

First Known Use

Noun

1770, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for terminology

• aetiology
• anthropology
• archaeology
• archeology
• audiology
• cardiology
• climatology
• cohomology
• cosmetology
• criminology
• demonology
• dermatology

Kids Definition

terminology

noun

ter·​mi·​nol·​o·​gy ˌtər-mə-ˈnäl-ə-jē 

plural terminologies

: the special terms or expressions used in a field

the terminology of law