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ontology n

Ontology means a branch of metaphysics concerned with the nature and relations of being. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of ontology

  • a branch of metaphysics concerned with the nature and relations of being

Usage examples of ontology

In philosophy class, ontology led students to ask what kinds of things truly exist.

Her thesis in ontology compared objects, properties, and relations.

The seminar on ontology focused on being, existence, and how entities relate.

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