nomenclature
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/ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/
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/ˈnəʊmənˌkleɪtʃə/
system of names
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nomenclature' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'nomenclatura', where 'nomen' meant 'name' and 'calare' meant 'to call'.
Historical Evolution
'nomenclatura' transformed into the French word 'nomenclature', and eventually became the modern English word 'nomenclature'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a calling by name', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a system of names'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a system of names or terms used in a particular science, discipline, or art.
The nomenclature of chemical compounds can be quite complex.
Synonyms
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