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

Standardizing Treasury Metrics Faces Real Obstacles The first obstacle is linked to terminology and classification, which while seemingly straightforward to address, have remained an open item for the accounting profession. — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

ChatGPT, however, rendered the scene using sterile, abstract terminology. — Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

Whatever the terminology, truth and proof in today's fractured and somewhat conspiratorial society could be construed as strange bedfellows. — Leonard David, Space.com, 17 Aug. 2026

The platform will allow students to learn circularity terminology, look at design-stage impact decisions, and explore realistic compliance scenarios. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 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