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TAXONOMY

(noun)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Taxonomy.

Taxonomy - as a noun

A classification of organisms into groups based on similarities of structure or origin etc

(biology) study of the general principles of scientific classification

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
systematics18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Practice of classifying plants and animals according to their presumed natural relationships

Example Sentences

"Biologists use taxonomy to categorize and organize different species."
"The taxonomy of plants is based on their physical characteristics."
"The study of taxonomy helps us understand the evolutionary relationships between species."
"In taxonomy, organisms are grouped into hierarchies based on their similarities."
"The Linnaean system of taxonomy is widely used in biology."
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Word Game Points

Is TAXONOMY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, taxonomy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TAXONOMY has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is TAXONOMY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, taxonomy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TAXONOMY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is TAXONOMY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, taxonomy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TAXONOMY has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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