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ontology definition

on·tol·ogy (än täl′ə jē)

noun

  1. the branch of metaphysics dealing with the nature of being, reality, or ultimate substance
  2. pl. ontologies -·gies a particular theory about being or reality

Etymology: ModL ontologia: see onto- & -logy

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