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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTerminology
/ˌtɜːr.məˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The body of terms used with a particular technical application in a subject of study, profession, or industry.
"The medical terminology used in the report was difficult for the patient to understand." - 2
The system of terms belonging to any particular science, art, or branch of knowledge.
"We need to agree on a common terminology before drafting the technical specifications."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the New Latin 'terminologia', combining the Latin root 'terminus' (meaning boundary, limit, or end) with the Greek suffix '-logia' (denoting a subject of study or collection of terms). It emerged in the early 19th century to describe the specialized vocabulary used within a particular field, science, or art.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Terminology" is said worldwide
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terminologie
Transliteration: /tɛʁ.mi.nɔ.lɔ.ʒi/
"Il faut maîtriser la terminologie juridique pour comprendre ce contrat."
Terminologie
Transliteration: /tɛʁminoˈloɡiː/
"Die technische Terminologie kann für Anfänger verwirrend sein."
terminologia
Transliteration: /ter.mi.noˈlɔ.dʒa/
"Lo studio richiede la conoscenza della terminologia scientifica."
terminología
Transliteration: /teɾ.mi.noˈlo.xi.a/
"El manual explica detalladamente toda la terminología técnica."
terminologia
Transliteration: /teʁ.mi.no.loˈʒi.ɐ/
"O artigo usa uma terminologia muito específica da área financeira."
शब्दावली
Transliteration: shabdavali
"इस विषय की तकनीकी शब्दावली को समझना बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है।"
术语
Transliteration: shù yǔ
"这篇文章包含了许多计算机领域的专业术语。"
용어
Transliteration: yong-eo
"이 문서는 복잡한 금융 용어로 가득 차 있다."
専門用語
Transliteration: senmon yōgo
"初心者向けに専門用語を分かりやすく解説します。"
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