different between classy vs taxonomy

English

Etymology

class +? -y

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?kl??si/, /?klæsi/

• Rhymes: -??si, -æsi

Adjective

classy (comparative classier, superlative classiest)

1. Elegant, highly stylish or fashionable.

   That's a very classy outfit.

2. Of a superior type; especially, exhibiting admirable personal qualities.

   That was a classy response.

Synonyms

• à la mode
• cool
• trendy

Derived terms

• classily
• classiness

Related terms

• class

Translations

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French taxonomie. Surface analysis taxo- +? -nomy.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /tæk?s?n?mi/
• (US) IPA^(key): /tæk?s??n?mi/
• Rhymes: -?n?mi

Noun

taxonomy (countable and uncountable, plural taxonomies)

1. The science or the technique used to make a classification.
2. A classification; especially, a classification in a hierarchical system.
3. (taxonomy, uncountable) The science of finding, describing, classifying and naming organisms.

Synonyms

• taxonomics
• (science of finding, describing, classifying and naming organisms): alpha taxonomy

Coordinate terms

• nomenclature
• ontology

Derived terms

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