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Taxonicity

Noun - Linguistics

The state or quality of being taxonomic; the classification of a language, dialect, or other linguistic unit into a hierarchical system.

Example Sentence: The taxonicity of languages allows linguists to study their relationships and evolution.

Noun - Biology

The arrangement or classification of taxa into a hierarchical system, particularly in the field of biological taxonomy.

Example Sentence: The taxonicity of species allows scientists to examine the evolutionary relationships between different organisms.

Adjective

Describing the adherence to or existence of a taxonomic hierarchy.

Example Sentence: The taxonicity of this classification system ensures clear organization of biological entities.