numerical taxonomy

noun

A form of taxonomy, or biological classification, that attempts to group organisms by means of numerical algorithms (such as cluster analysis) rather than by subjective evaluation of their properties.

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taxonometrics
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Meanings

nounnumerical taxonomy (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA form of taxonomy, or biological classification, that attempts to group organisms by means of numerical algorithms (such as cluster analysis) rather than by subjective evaluation of their properties.

    Synonyms: taxonometrics

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA form of taxonomy, or biological classification, that attempts to group organisms by means of numerical algorithms (such as cluster analysis) rather than by subjective evaluation of their properties.

Similar
taxonometrics
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“numerical taxonomy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/numerical%20taxonomy. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “numerical taxonomy,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/numerical%20taxonomy.

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