nomenclature
7 synonyms for nomenclature, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The system of names used in a particular field, and the rules that govern how those names are formed.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The system of names used in a particular field, and the rules that govern how those names are formed.
“Binomial nomenclature gives every species a two-part Latin name.”
2. noun
The particular set of terms used by a group, trade or organisation.
“In military nomenclature, the vehicle is an M1151.”
How to use nomenclature
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Formal and academic. In everyday speech, "the names for things" or "terminology" is usually more natural.
Etymology
From Latin nomenclatura "a calling by name", from nomen "name" and calare "to call". A Roman nomenclator was the slave who whispered the names of approaching citizens to his master.
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