Definition of taxonomy

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  • taxonomy is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 20
  • taxonomy is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 20
  • taxonomy is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 21

Definition of taxonomy


  • a classification of organisms into groups based on similarities of structure or origin etc (noun)
  • (biology) study of the general principles of scientific classification (noun)
  • practice of classifying plants and animals according to their presumed natural relationships (noun)

See definition of taxonomy in Merriam Webster