nomenclature

noun
UK: /nəʊˈmen.klə.tʃər/
US: /noʊˈmen.klə.tʃər/

  1. A system of names for things, especially in science.

    1. The nomenclature for plants can be hard to learn at first.
    2. The scientific nomenclature ensures everyone uses the same names for each insect.

  2. The set of terms or names used in a particular subject or field.

    1. I don't know the nomenclature in this field of study.
    2. Understanding the correct nomenclature is crucial for effective communication in medicine.

Synonyms

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The word "nomenclature" in English means: A system of names for things, especially in science., The set of terms or names used in a particular subject or field..

The phonetic transcription of "nomenclature" is /nəʊˈmen.klə.tʃər/ in British English and /noʊˈmen.klə.tʃər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nomenclature": terminology, classification, glossary, lexicon.

Example usage of "nomenclature": "The nomenclature for plants can be hard to learn at first.". More examples on the page.