Synonyms for ontology
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The branch of metaphysics that addresses the nature or essential characteristics of being and of things that exist; the study of being qua being.
Forms
- Plural
- ontologies
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| ontology | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.