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terminology

Pronunciation: /ˌtəːmɪˈnɒlədʒi/

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Definition of terminology

noun (plural terminologies)

[mass noun]
  • the body of terms used with a particular technical application in a subject of study, theory, profession, etc.:the terminology of semiotics [count noun]:specialized terminologies for higher education

Derivatives

terminological

adjective

terminologically

adverb

terminologist

noun

Origin:

early 19th century: from German Terminologie, from medieval Latin terminus 'term'

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