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