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terminology
CIDE DICTIONARY
terminology, n. [L. terminus term + -logy: cf. F. terminologie.].
- The doctrine of terms; a theory of terms or appellations; a treatise on terms. [1913 Webster]
- The terms actually used in any business, art, science, or the like; nomenclature; technical terms; as, the terminology of chemistry. [1913 Webster]"The barbarous effect produced by a German structure of sentence, and a terminology altogether new." [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
terminology, n. (pl. -ies)
1 the system of terms used in a particular subject.
2 the science of the proper use of terms.
1 the system of terms used in a particular subject.
2 the science of the proper use of terms.
Derivative
terminologist n.
Etymology
G Terminologie f. med.L TERMINUS term
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terminology
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