HeyRuaHow to say “taxonomy” in Irish
- Irish:
- tacsanomaíocht
- English:
- taxonomy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “tak-suh-NOM-ee-ukht” /ˌt̪ˠakˠsˠən̪ˠɔˈmˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- tacsanomaíochta, na tacsanomaíochta (e.g. prionsabail na tacsanomaíochta, the principles of taxonomy)
What does “tacsanomaíocht” mean?
- taxonomy
- The science of classifying living things, or any system of classification, into ordered groups.Also: classification, systematics, biological classification.
“Tacsanomaíocht” with the article
Here is tacsanomaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Tacsanomaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tacsanomaíocht, the Irish word for taxonomy.
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Taxonomy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for taxonomy?
The Irish for taxonomy is tacsanomaíocht (pronounced “tak-suh-NOM-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce tacsanomaíocht in Irish?
Tacsanomaíocht is said like “tak-suh-NOM-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˌt̪ˠakˠsˠən̪ˠɔˈmˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does tacsanomaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for tacsanomaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tacsanomaíocht change to thacsanomaíocht or dtacsanomaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tacsanomaíocht becomes mo thacsanomaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtacsanomaíocht (eclipsis).
Is there a more everyday word for classification in Irish?
Yes, 'aicmiú' or 'rangú' mean classification in general, while 'tacsanomaíocht' is the technical term for the science of taxonomy.
