Classical taxonomy Synonyms

Definitions for Classical


  • (adjective) based on customs usually handed down from a previous generation
  • (adjective) being the most accurate and apparently thorough
  • (adjective) of or relating to the most highly developed stage of an earlier civilisation and its culture

Definitions for Taxonomy


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