Terminology
noun, plural terminologies.
1.
the system of terms belonging or peculiar to a science, art, or specialized subject; nomenclature:
the terminology of botany.
2.
the science of terms, as in particular sciences or arts.
noun (pl) -gies
1.
the body of specialized words relating to a particular subject
2.
the study of terms
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