As a noun taxonomy
is the science or the technique used to make a classification.
As a verb delineate is
to sketch out, draw or trace an outline.
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
delineate
English
Verb
(delineat)
To sketch out, draw or trace an outline.
To depict, represent with pictures.
To describe or depict with words or gestures.
To outline or mark out.
Synonyms
* (to mark the limits or boundaries) (l), (l), (l)
Derived terms
* (l)
* (l)
* (l)
External links
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