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ontology

/ɒnˈtɒləd͡ʒi/

Meanings
noun
The branch of metaphysics that addresses the nature or essential characteristics of being and of things that exist; the study of being qua being.

Examples :

"A company developing a new product needs to define its ontology, outlining the categories of things it will sell and their relationships to each other. "
philosophy being theology science mind nature logic abstract
noun
In a subject view, or a world view, the set of conceptual or material things or classes of things that are recognised as existing, or are assumed to exist in context; in a body of theory, the ontology comprises the domain of discourse, the things that are defined as existing, together with whatever emerges from their mutual implications.

Examples :

"In a company's database, the ontology defines the types of data stored, such as customers, products, and orders, and how these things relate to each other. "
philosophy theory logic being science

Related Words

Illustration categories

categories noun

/ˈkætɪɡ(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈkætəˌɡɔɹiz/

A group, often named or numbered, to which items are assigned based on similarity or defined criteria.

"The library organizes books into different categories, such as fiction, non-fiction, and children's books. "

Illustration metaphysics

metaphysics noun

/mɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

The field of study of metaphysics.

"My philosophy teacher is studying metaphysics this semester. "

Illustration fundamental

fundamental noun

/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/

(usually in the plural) A leading or primary principle, rule, law, or article, which serves as the groundwork of a system; an essential part

"one of the fundamentals of linear algebra"

Illustration philosopher

philosopher noun

/fɪˈlɒs.ə.fə(ɹ)/ /fəˈlɑsəfəɹ/

A lover of wisdom.

"My teacher is a philosopher; she always encourages us to think deeply about the world and how we can be better people. "

Illustration developing

developing verb

/dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"The students are developing their reading skills in their English class. "

Illustration conceptual

conceptual adjective

/kənˈsɛptjʊəl/ /kənˈsɛptʃuəl/

Of, or relating to concepts or mental conception; existing in the imagination.

"We defined a conceptual model before designing the real thing."

Illustration relationships

relationships noun

/rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪps/ /rɪˈleɪʃʌnʃɪps/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"Building strong relationships with classmates can make learning more enjoyable. "

Illustration philosophers

philosophers noun

/fɪˈlɒsəfəz/ /fəˈlɑsəfɚz/

A lover of wisdom.

"Example Sentence: "The old men sitting on the park bench were like philosophers, always discussing the meaning of life and offering advice." "

Illustration implications

implications noun

/ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃənz/

The act of implicating.

"The detective carefully considered the implications of the suspect's alibi before making an arrest. "

Illustration influencing

influencing verb

/ˈɪnfluənsɪŋ/ /ˈɪnfluɛnsɪŋ/

To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.

"I must admit that this book influenced my outlook on life."

Illustration recognised

recognised verb

/ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/ /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/

To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.

"I recognised his face immediately."

Illustration characteristics

characteristics noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"One of the main characteristics of a golden retriever is its friendly personality. "