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

Planning a trip to see a play or musical and getting tangled up in the terminology? — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

This pushes brands to adopt medical terminology and focus on biological aging mechanisms, as seen with LYMA's new skincare system, developed with scientists and boasting clinical improvements like 71% hydration. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Using basic academic terminology would place grants at risk of rejection or termination on political grounds. — ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026

What sets espresso apart is its unique process and terminology. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 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