nomenclature
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/ · UK /nəˈmeŋklətʃə/
nomenclature means: A set of rules for giving names to things, especially in science.
noun
A set of rules for giving names to things, especially in science.
- Scientists follow a standard nomenclature.
- Chemical nomenclature helps us name new compounds.
- The committee changed the rules of botanical nomenclature.
The names or special words used in a particular subject.
- I found the nomenclature confusing.
- The book explains the nomenclature of shipbuilding.
- You need to learn some medical nomenclature before reading the report.
Questions about nomenclature
What does nomenclature mean?
A set of rules for giving names to things, especially in science.
What is nomenclature in other languages?
Türkçe: adlandırma sistemi · Español: nomenclatura · Français: nomenclature · Deutsch: Nomenklatur · Italiano: nomenclatura · 日本語: 命名法
How do you pronounce nomenclature?
In American English /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/; in British English /nəˈmeŋklətʃə/.
How do you use nomenclature in a sentence?
Scientists follow a standard nomenclature. Chemical nomenclature helps us name new compounds.
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