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Linnaean

Definition

Linnaean refers to anything related to or following the system of binomial nomenclature created by Carl Linnaeus, a Swedish botanist, and zoologist. The Linnaean system is widely used by scientists to classify and name organisms.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective

Senses

Sense 1:

Relating to or characteristic of Carl Linnaeus or his system of classification.

Example Sentence: The linnaean taxonomy classifies organisms based on their shared characteristics.

Usages

Usage 1:

Scientific Classification

Example Sentence: The scientist used the linnaean method to classify the newly discovered species.

Usage 2:

Botany and Zoology

Example Sentence: The professor explained the linnaean principles of classification to the biology students.

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