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taxonomy | ablaze |

As a noun taxonomy

is the science or the technique used to make a classification.

As an adjective ablaze is

burning fiercely; in a blaze; on fire .

As an adverb ablaze is

on fire; in a blaze, gleaming .

taxonomy

English

(wikipedia 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

    ablaze

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Burning fiercely; in a blaze; on fire.
  • * {{quote-news
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  • Radiant with bright light and color.
  • * All ablaze with crimson and gold. -
  • In a state of glowing excitement or ardent desire.
  • * The young Cambridge democrats were all ablaze to assist Torrijos. -

    • Derived terms

    * set the world ablaze

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • On fire; in a blaze, gleaming.
  • Lit up brightly and with color.
  • In a state of glowing excitement or ardent desire.

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