As nouns the difference between taxonomy and briefs
is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while briefs is .
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
briefs
Noun
(head)
(pluralonly) A short type of underpants worn by men or boys.
Usage notes
* Briefs are said to come in "pairs", which is to say that the phrase "pair(s) of" is used as a counter for them.
Related terms
(other related male bottom end undergarment terms)
* athletic supporter
* boxers
* boxer briefs
* boxer shorts
* gonch
* jockstrap
* jockeys
* jocks
* long johns
* scants
* underwear
* underpants
* undies
Verb
(head)
(brief)
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