Taxonomic (adjective)

Of or relating to taxonomy, the study of classifying living organisms into systematic groups based on their characteristics and evolutionary relationships.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from taxonomy, on the pattern of pairs such as economic.

Examples:

1. The scientist was working on a taxonomic study of the local flora.
2. The botanist was trained in taxonomic methods for identifying plant species.
3. The taxonomic classification of animals is essential for understanding biodiversity.
4. The field of taxonomic research has advanced greatly in recent years due to advances in technology.
5. The new taxonomic classification system caused controversy among biologists.