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taxonomy | crucify |

As a noun taxonomy

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

As a verb crucify is

to execute (a person) by nailing to a cross.

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

    crucify

    English

    Verb

  • To execute (a person) by nailing to a cross.
  • To punish or otherwise express extreme anger at, especially as a scapegoat or target of outrage.
  • * 1992 , Tori Amos, Crucify (song)
  • I crucify myself and nothing I do is good enough for you.
  • (informal) To thoroughly beat at a sport or game.