terminology

[ tur-muh-nol-uh-jee ]

noun

, plural ter·mi·nol·o·gies.

1. the system of terms belonging or peculiar to a science, art, or specialized subject; nomenclature:

   the terminology of botany.

2. the science of terms, as in particular sciences or arts.

terminology

/ ˌtɜːmɪnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; ˌtɜːmɪˈnɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the body of specialized words relating to a particular subject
2. the study of terms

Derived Forms

• ˌtermiˈnologist, noun
• terminological, adjective
• ˌterminoˈlogically, adverb

Other Words From

• ter·mi·no·log·i·cal [tur-m, uh, -nl-, oj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
• termi·no·logi·cal·ly adverb
• termi·nolo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of terminology¹

1795–1805; < Medieval Latin termin ( us ) term + -o- + -logy

Word History and Origins

Origin of terminology¹

C19: from Medieval Latin terminus term, from Latin: end

Example Sentences

Despite difficult times, and at the very beginning not liking cycling's "helmets, Lycra and baffling" terminology, she sees her future in the sport.

From BBC

“We’re very confident in Jaxson. And Christian has really picked up our language and terminology and system,” Redick said.

From Los Angeles Times

Prongos didn’t play his first season and appeared in just one game as a redshirt freshman while learning terminology and technique.

From Los Angeles Times

When the Alabama Supreme Court briefly outlawed in vitro fertilization, its chief justice, Tom Parker, used terminology particular to the NAR to explain his reasoning.

From Slate

Are struggles learning terminology part of the reason the Bruins often look lost on the field?

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• jargon
• language
• lingo
• phrasing
• vocabulary