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ontology

Pronunciation: /ɒnˈtɒlədʒi/
Definition of ontology

noun

[mass noun]
  • the branch of metaphysics dealing with the nature of being.

Derivatives

ontological

Pronunciation: /-təˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
adjective

ontologically

Pronunciation: /-təˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)li/
adverb

ontologist

noun

Origin:

early 18th century: from modern Latin ontologia, from Greek ōn, ont- 'being' + -logy

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