Taksonomi
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
The science of classification, especially of biological organisms, into hierarchical groups based on characteristics and evolutionary relationships.
Synonyms & Variants
klasifikasi
Has a more general meaning and can be used in various contexts beyond biology
pengelompokan
The process of grouping or classifying materials based on type or size.
penggolongan
A simpler and more general term for the concept of classification
sistematika
Often used interchangeably with taxonomy in biological contexts
kategori
Refers to units within a taxonomic system
takson
Represents the result of taxonomic processes
sistem penamaan
Important aspect of taxonomy
hierarki biologis
Describes the structure of taxonomy
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word taxonomy originates from the Greek taxis meaning 'arrangement' or 'ordering' and nomos meaning 'law' or 'science'. This term was adopted into Indonesian through Dutch taxonomie and has been widely used in scientific contexts, particularly biology, since the 20th century. In formal usage, the word specifically refers to hierarchical classification systems in biological science.
Real-world Usage
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English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.