taxonomical
Adjective 1. Relating to taxonomy: Pertaining to the science, principles, or practice of classifying organisms or other items into ordered categories or systems. 2. Characterized by systematic classification: Involving or based on the methods of arranging entities into groups based on shared characteristics.
The adjective "taxonomical" is used to describe anything connected with the theory, process, or results of taxonomy. It is often used interchangeably with "taxonomic," though "taxonomic" is more common in modern scientific writing.
- The taxonomical hierarchy includes kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
- There was a long debate among biologists about the taxonomical placement of the newly discovered organism.
- This taxonomical revision has significant implications for our understanding of evolutionary relationships.
- The museum's collection is organized according to strict taxonomical principles.
- Taxonomical rank/level: A specific position in a hierarchical classification system.
- The taxonomical rank of "family" sits between "order" and "genus."
- Taxonomical group: A category or unit within a classification system.
- The debate centered on whether the species belonged to an existing or new taxonomical group.
- Taxonomic (adj): The more frequently used variant form with identical meaning.
- The taxonomic classification of birds is complex.
- Taxonomist (n): A scientist who specializes in taxonomy.
- The taxonomist identified three new species of beetles.
- Taxonomy (n): The science or practice of classification itself.
- Plant taxonomy involves naming and categorizing flora.
- Classificatory: Relating to the act of classification.
- Systematic: Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical (in the context of ordered classification).
"Taxonomical" and "taxonomic" are considered synonyms. While both are correct, "taxonomic" is the predominant form in contemporary academic and scientific literature. The choice between them is often a matter of stylistic preference or euphony within a sentence.
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of or relating to taxonomy
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taxonomic relations
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a taxonomic designation
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