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How do you spell Nomenclature?

Correct spelling

nomenclature

Remember NOMEN (name) + CLATURE (calling): naming system needs proper calling.

Why is nomenclature spelled this way?

From Latin nomenclatura, a list of names. NOMEN (name) + CALARE (to call). Nomenclature is the calling of names — the system by which things are identified and classified.

Common misspellings of nomenclature

nomenclatornomenculturenomenclateurnomanclature

Example

The scientific nomenclature for the common house cat is Felis catus.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell nomenclature?+
The correct spelling is "nomenclature". Remember NOMEN (name) + CLATURE (calling): naming system needs proper calling.
Is it nomenclator or nomenclature?+
The correct spelling is "nomenclature", not "nomenclator".

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