🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Classification

Pronunciation / Transliteration: klasifikasjɔ̃

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Classification/ˌklæs.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La classification des espèces est cruciale pour la biologie."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The action or process of classifying something.

    "The classification of species is essential for understanding biodiversity."
  2. 2

    A category into which something is put.

    "In the classification of animals, mammals are distinguished from reptiles."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'classification' originates from the Latin word 'classificare', which means 'to arrange into classes'. It evolved through Middle French in the 19th century, reflecting the systematic organization of knowledge and entities into categories.

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