taxonomic
/ˌtæksəˈnɒmɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌtæksəˈnɑːmɪk/ (ame, ipa) · /tak-ˈsä-nə-mē How to pronounce taxonomy (audio)/ (ame, mw)
taxonomic — adjective
- taxonomicpositive
- more taxonomiccomparative
- most taxonomicsuperlative
1. relating to the scientific system that names and arranges living things into gro
relating to the scientific system that names and arranges living things into groups according to their shared features
The research team updated the taxonomic classification of South American butterflies after new genetic data.
taxonomic classification of [living group]
Erik used a simple taxonomic key to identify the trees growing behind the school.
taxonomic key to identify [group]
Modern taxonomic methods combine physical observation with DNA analysis in the laboratory.
Sofia reorganized the university insect collection in strict taxonomic order for her biology thesis project.
Tendai studies the taxonomic relationships among freshwater fish species in Lake Malawi.
- classificatory
more general; can apply to any field, not just biology
- systematic
broader meaning of following a method; less specific to biological grouping
- hierarchical
focuses on the ranked levels within a system, not the naming aspect
文法句型
taxonomic + noun
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun such as 'classification', 'group', 'key', 'rank', or 'system'. Common in academic biology writing.
常見錯誤
taxonomic — noun
1. the branch of science that studies the general principles and methods used to na
the branch of science that studies the general principles and methods used to name and arrange living things into ordered groups
Professor Amani's introductory taxonomy course taught students how to name newly-discovered beetle species.
course on taxonomy
Carl Linnaeus created the modern system of taxonomy that biologists still rely on today.
system of taxonomy
Mei-Lin studied the principles of taxonomy during her first year of biology at university.
Meera found the principles of taxonomy surprisingly useful when organizing her plant collection.
Advances in genetics have changed the way researchers approach taxonomy and species identification.
- systematics
a related but broader field that includes the study of evolutionary relationships
- classification
less formal and less specific; can refer to any grouping system
- nomenclature
narrower focus on the naming rules rather than grouping principles
文法句型
the study / principles / field of taxonomy
用法筆記
Refers to the academic discipline or its underlying theory, rather than the specific classification of any one group of organisms. Compare with sense 2, which is about the practical arrangement of particular organisms.
常見錯誤
2. the orderly grouping of living organisms into ranked categories that follow thei
the orderly grouping of living organisms into ranked categories that follow their natural evolutionary relationships
The taxonomy of tropical rainforest insects is extremely complex because so many species remain unknown.
taxonomy of [group]
Botanists continue to debate the correct taxonomy of Hawaiian flowering plants.
debate the taxonomy of [group]
Yara learned the taxonomy of North American birds by studying their feathers and songs.
The taxonomy of deep-sea organisms is revised each year as scientists examine newly collected specimens.
Trang compared the taxonomy of freshwater snails in Vietnam with those in neighboring countries.
- classification system
more general; less technical than 'taxonomy'
- identification
focuses on recognizing individual species rather than grouping them
- organization
informal; lacks the scientific rigour of 'taxonomy'
文法句型
taxonomy of [group]
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1, this sense refers to the concrete arrangement of a particular set of organisms. Typically followed by 'of' + a group name. Distinguish from sense 1, the academic field.