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As a noun taxonomy

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

As an adjective ultrageeky is

exceptionally geeky.

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

    ultrageeky

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Exceptionally geeky.
  • * 2000 , James Coates, " Radio-based Networking Lets Home Pcs Share Cable Modem", Chicago Tribune , 12 November 2000:
    • Let's not spoil things by getting ultrageeky , Mr. G., but I need to get a tad technical for a graph or two to explain why you are among the millions of Americans with spanking new cable modems who are prime candidates for Intel Corp.'s superb home wireless-networking system.
  • * 2002 , Steven Levy, " Silicon Valley Reboots", Newsweek , 24 March 2002:
    • They present cool ideas at semiformal gatherings like Code Con, an ultrageeky show-and-tell held at San Francisco's DNA Lounge last month.
  • * 2003 , Rob Griffiths, Mac OS X Hints: Jaguar Edition , Pogue Press (2003), ISBN 0596004516, page 124:
    • If, on the other hand, the problem persists, you know you've got some sort of system-level problem, and it may be time to call in the experts (Apple Support, your favorite troubleshooting Web site, or an ultrageeky friend).
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    • Synonyms

    *supergeeky, supernerdy, ubergeeky, ubernerdy, ultranerdy