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What is nomenclature?
What is nomenclature?
- A system of musical notation
- A system of currency exchange
- A system of names or terms and the rules for forming these terms in a particular field of arts or sciences (correct)
- A system of body language communication
Which discipline is concerned with the study of proper names and their origins?
Which discipline is concerned with the study of proper names and their origins?
- Biology
- Sociology
- Onomastics (correct)
- Anthropology
How does the use of names relate to theoretical linguistics?
How does the use of names relate to theoretical linguistics?
- The use of names is only related to philosophy
- It doesn't relate at all
- It is unrelated to language
- It connects nomenclature to theoretical linguistics (correct)
What does onomastics study?
What does onomastics study?
What is etymology concerned with?
What is etymology concerned with?
What is the etymology of the word 'nomenclature'?
What is the etymology of the word 'nomenclature'?
What is the study of proper names known as?
What is the study of proper names known as?
What does nomenclature concern itself more with?
What does nomenclature concern itself more with?
What influenced the naming of Hindi and Urdu as separate languages despite their similarity?
What influenced the naming of Hindi and Urdu as separate languages despite their similarity?
What has provided a rich field of study for philosophers and linguists?
What has provided a rich field of study for philosophers and linguists?
What is the purpose of the IUPAC nomenclature of organic chemistry?
What is the purpose of the IUPAC nomenclature of organic chemistry?
Why are IUPAC names preferred for relatively simple molecules?
Why are IUPAC names preferred for relatively simple molecules?
What is a disadvantage of very long compound names?
What is a disadvantage of very long compound names?
What do prefixes, suffixes, and infixes in chemistry help describe?
What do prefixes, suffixes, and infixes in chemistry help describe?
Why are official IUPAC naming recommendations not always followed in normal communication?
Why are official IUPAC naming recommendations not always followed in normal communication?
What is the first step in naming an organic compound?
What is the first step in naming an organic compound?
In naming an organic compound, what determines the parent functional group to be used?
In naming an organic compound, what determines the parent functional group to be used?
What is considered in numbering the chain of an organic compound?
What is considered in numbering the chain of an organic compound?
How are different side-chains and functional groups grouped together in the naming of an organic compound?
How are different side-chains and functional groups grouped together in the naming of an organic compound?
When should both side chains and secondary functional groups be written mixed together in one group rather than in two separate groups?
When should both side chains and secondary functional groups be written mixed together in one group rather than in two separate groups?
