nomenclature

UK
/nəˈmɛn.klə.tʃə/
US
/ˈnoʊ.mənˌkleɪ.tʃɚ/

Translations

nomenclaturenoun
nomenclatures
pl
The nomenclature of chemical compounds can be quite complex.
Номенклатура химических соединений может быть довольно сложной.
Synonyms
naming system
system of names
nomenclatureadjective
more nomenclature
Comp.
most nomenclature
Super.
UK
/nəˈmɛn.klə.tʃə/
US
/ˈnoʊ.mənˌkleɪ.tʃɚ/
Used attributively to qualify another noun, e.g. "nomenclature rules", therefore included as ADJECTIVE.

Definitions

nomenclaturenoun
A system or set of names or terms used in a particular science, discipline, or art.
The nomenclature of chemical compounds can be quite complex for beginners.
The act or process of naming.
The committee was responsible for the nomenclature of the new species discovered in the rainforest.
nomenclatureadjective
Relating to or concerned with a system of naming or the terms used in a particular field.
The committee drafted nomenclature guidelines for new compounds.