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taxonomy | flatly |

As a noun taxonomy

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

As an adverb flatly is

in a definite manner; in a manner showing complete certainty.

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

    flatly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a definite manner; in a manner showing complete certainty.
  • It was an accusation that he flatly denied.
  • In a manner that shows no emotion
  • He replied flatly to the policeman's questions.

    Usage notes

    * In sense 1. the collocation is nearly always with a negative idea. To flatly deny''. To ''flatly refuse''. To ''flatly contradict . And so on, similarly.