taxonomy
classification system
Roots
- nomy: arrangement, law, system
- tax / taxis: arrangement, order, or classification
Other words with the nomy root
- astronomy: study of celestial objects and space
- autonomous: self-directed; independent
- autonomy: self-governance
- economic: related to resources or the economy
- economics: study of production and resources
- economist: expert in economics
- economize: to use resources sparingly
- economy: system of production and consumption
Other words with the tax / taxis root
tax / taxis gives arrangement; nomy gives system. Taxonomy is a system for arranging things.
A clear taxonomy turns a messy pile of facts into a usable system.