terminology

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

Synonyms of terminology

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

Examples of terminology in a Sentence

a lexicon covering the terminologies of several scientific fields

the terminology favored by sportscasters

Recent Examples on the Web

Why The Vocabulary Isn't The Problem MCP, connectors, plugins, MCP apps—the terminology multiplied faster than anyone explained it, so people treat them as competing choices. — Penta Rao Marapatla, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Social media users poked fun at the original intent by applying maxxing terminology to all kinds of other things. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

The war on language is more metaphysical than just the policing of proper social justice terminology, Williams argues. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2026

Questions around royal titles and terminology have remained a recurring point of discussion since their departure from royal duties. — Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

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