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Taxonomy vs Rhapsody - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between taxonomy and rhapsody

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while rhapsody is an ancient greek epic poem (or part of one) suitable for uninterrupted recitation.

taxonomy

Noun

(taxonomies)
  • The science or the technique used to make a classification.
  • A classification; especially , a classification in a hierarchical system.
  • (taxonomy, uncountable) The science of finding, describing, classifying and naming organisms.
  • Synonyms

    * alpha taxonomy

    Derived terms

    * folk taxonomy * scientific taxonomy

    See also

    * classification * rank * taxon * domain * kingdom * subkingdom * superphylum * phylum * subphylum * class * subclass * infraclass * superorder * order * suborder * infraorder * parvorder * superfamily * family * subfamily * genus * species * subspecies * superregnum * regnum * subregnum * superphylum * phylum * subphylum * classis * subclassis * infraclassis * superordo * ordo * subordo * infraordo * taxon * superfamilia * familia * subfamilia * ontology

    rhapsody

    Noun

    (rhapsodies)
  • An ancient Greek epic poem (or part of one) suitable for uninterrupted recitation.
  • (obsolete) A random collection or medley; a miscellany or confused string of stories, words etc.
  • *, vol.1, p.138:
  • *:This concerneth not those mingle-mangles of many kinds of stuffe, or as the Grecians call them Rapsodies , that for such are published.
  • An exalted or exaggeratedly enthusiastic expression of feeling in speech or writing.
  • (music) An instrumental composition of irregular form often incorporating improvisation.
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