Meaning of ontology in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɑnˈtɑlədʒi/

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  1. Noun

    ontology

    Etymology

    early 18th century: from modern Latin ontologia, from Greek ōn, ont-‘being’+ -logy

    Definitions

    1. the metaphysical study of the nature of being and existence

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