Nomenclature in Arts and Sciences
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What is nomenclature?

  • A system of names or terms in a particular field of arts or sciences (correct)
  • A system of names or terms used in theoretical linguistics
  • A system of names or terms used in everyday speech
  • A system of names or terms used in philosophy

    • What does onomastics study?

  • The rules for forming specialist terminology
  • Human names, including personal names, surnames and nicknames (correct)
  • The principles of naming in different languages
  • The history of scientific nomenclature

    • How does the use of names connect nomenclature to theoretical linguistics?

  • Through the principles of naming in everyday speech
  • By mentally structuring the world in relation to word meanings and experience (correct)
  • Through the study of proper names and their origins
  • By governing the formation and use of specialist terminology

    • What does toponymy study?

    <p>The study of place names</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has the scientific need for simple, stable and internationally accepted systems for naming objects of the natural world generated?

    <p>Many formal nomenclatural systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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