taxonomic

CEFRB2

/ˌtæksəˈnɒmɪk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Related to the classification of living things.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of or relating to taxonomy.

Examples

  • We use a system called the 'Linnaean Taxonomic' to class organisms into groups.

  • The taxonomic rank is a hierarchical level of the scientific classification of the organisms.

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Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

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Scientists use a blank hierarchy to classify all known living species on Earth.

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Origin

adjective

From taxonomy + -ic, after French taxonomique.