Nomenclature
- Pronunciation
- /no-men-KLAY-chur/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Plural
- Nomenclatures
Definition
The system of names used for organisms, including the process of naming.
Etymology
From Latin 'nomen', meaning 'name', and 'calare', meaning 'to call'.
Example
The nomenclature system for insects is hierarchical, with each taxon having a specific set of rules.