Ontology
/ɒnˈtɒləd͡ʒi/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:14 pts8 letters
Definition of Ontology
noun
- The branch of metaphysics that addresses the nature or essential characteristics of being and of things that exist; the study of being qua being.
- In a subject view, or a world view, the set of conceptual or material things or classes of things that are recognised as existing, or are assumed to exist in context; in a body of theory, the ontology comprises the domain of discourse, the things that are defined as existing, together with whatever emerges from their mutual implications.
- The theory of a particular philosopher or school of thought concerning the fundamental types of entity in the universe.
- A logical system involving theory of classes, developed by Stanislaw Lesniewski (1886-1939).
- A structure of concepts or entities within a domain, organized by relationships; a system model.
Anagrams of Ontology
No exact anagrams found for "ontology". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
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Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Ontology
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Ontology"
Ontology is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Ontology" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "ontology" is a medium-scoring word.