Ontology

Pronunciation: /ɑːnˈtɑːlədʒiː/

Ontology (noun)

  1. The branch of philosophy that studies the nature of being and existence.
  2. A structured set of concepts and categories that shows a subject area or domain.

Examples

  • Ontology explores the nature of being and reality.
  • Philosophers often debate topics within ontology.

Common collocations: explore ontology, ontology debate, ontology question, design an ontology, ontology structure

Synonyms of Ontology

Formal