Definition of ontology

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Ontology (n.) That department of the science of metaphysics which investigates and explains the nature and essential properties and relations of all beings, as such, or the principles and causes of being..

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Metaphysics :: Metaphysics (n.) The science of real as distinguished from phenomenal being; ontology; also, the science of being, with reference to its abstract and universal conditions, as distinguished from the science of determined or concrete being; the science of the conceptions and relations which are necessarily implied as true of every kind of being; phylosophy in general; first principles, or the science of first principles..
Deontology :: Deontology (n.) The science relat/ to duty or moral obligation.
Ontologist :: Ontologist (n.) One who is versed in or treats of ontology.
Paleontology :: Paleontology (n.) The science which treats of the ancient life of the earth, or of fossils which are the remains of such life..
Paleornithology :: Paleornithology (n.) The branch of paleontology which treats of fossil birds.
Paleontologist :: Paleontologist (n.) One versed in paleontology.
Paleozooogy :: Paleozooogy (n.) The science of extinct animals, a branch of paleontology..
Deontological :: Deontological (a.) Pertaining to deontology.
Paleobotany :: Paleobotany (n.) That branch of paleontology which treats of fossil plants.
Ontological :: Ontological (a.) Of or pertaining to ontology.
Ontology :: Ontology (n.) That department of the science of metaphysics which investigates and explains the nature and essential properties and relations of all beings, as such, or the principles and causes of being..
Oryctology :: Oryctology (n.) An old name for paleontology.
Paleo- :: Paleo- () A combining form meaning old, ancient; as, palearctic, paleontology, paleothere, paleography..
Deontologist :: Deontologist (n.) One versed in deontology.
Paleontological :: Paleontological (a.) Of or pertaining to paleontology.
Brontology :: Brontology (n.) A treatise upon thunder.
Odontology :: Odontology (n.) The science which treats of the teeth, their structure and development..
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