Classification
- Pronunciation
- /klas-si-fih-KAY-shun/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Classification
- Plural
- Classifications
Definition
The act of arranging organisms into groups based on shared characteristics or evolutionary relationships.
Etymology
From Latin *classificare*, meaning 'to arrange in classes'.
Example
Insects are classified into various groups based on their morphology, behavior, and genetics.