How do you pronounce taxonomy?

taxonomy is pronounced as /tækˈsɒnəmi/.

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taxonomy

📚taxonomy

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/tækˈsɒnəmi/

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Meaning

The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.

Example Sentences

Modern taxonomy helps scientists organize and study biodiversity.

Synonyms

classification, categorization, systematics, grouping, nomenclature

Antonyms

disorder, chaos

Collocations

biological taxonomy, taxonomy system, taxonomy of plants, taxonomy classification

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