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nomenclature

[noh-muhn-kley-cher]

nomenclature Definition

  • 1a system of names used in a particular field of study, especially in science
  • 2the act or process of naming things

Using nomenclature: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nomenclature" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The nomenclature of chemical compounds can be quite complex.

  • Example

    The nomenclature of plants is based on their scientific classification.

  • Example

    The nomenclature used in the field of medicine can be difficult for laypeople to understand.

nomenclature Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nomenclature

Phrases with nomenclature

  • binomial nomenclature

    a formal system of naming species of living things by giving each a name composed of two parts, both of which use Latin grammatical forms

    Example

    The binomial nomenclature system was developed by Carl Linnaeus.

  • a set of rules used to generate systematic names for chemical compounds

    Example

    The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) is responsible for developing and maintaining the rules of chemical nomenclature.

  • a system of scientific names used to identify and classify animals

    Example

    The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) is responsible for regulating zoological nomenclature.

Origins of nomenclature

from French 'nomenclature', from Latin 'nomenclatura', from 'nomen' meaning 'name' and 'calare' meaning 'to call'

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Summary: nomenclature in Brief

Nomenclature [noh-muhn-kley-cher] refers to a system of names used in a particular field of study, especially in science. It can also refer to the act or process of naming things. Examples of nomenclature include the naming of chemical compounds and the classification of living things. The term 'nomenclature' is often used interchangeably with 'terminology' and 'vocabulary.'