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terminology

/ˌtɝːməˈnɑːlədʒi/
ter · mi · nol · o · gy
Adverb:terminologically
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Plural:terminologies
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Adjective:terminological
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1

The body of terms and specialized vocabulary used with a particular technical application in a subject of study, profession, or activity.

Example

"Medical students must memorize a vast amount of anatomical terminology during their first year."

2

The linguistic study of terms and their systematic use within specialized domains of knowledge.

Example

"Her research in computational terminology focuses on standardizing technical translations across European languages."

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termination
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termite
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 19th century from German Terminologie, coined from Medieval Latin terminus ('word, expression, technical term') and Greek -logia ('study of').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Terminology. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/terminology
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