Pronunciation: /ˈtɔːtənɪm/
noun a word that is repeated in a scientific name to indicate the genus and species are the same
A1 A tautonym is a word that has the same word for its genus and specific epithet, like 'Gorilla gorilla'.
A2 In biology, a tautonym refers to a scientific name where the genus and species are identical.
B1 Tautonyms are commonly used in the naming of plants and animals to simplify classification.
B2 The use of tautonyms in taxonomy helps to clearly identify and categorize different species.
C1 Experts in the field of taxonomy are well-versed in the use of tautonyms in scientific nomenclature.
C2 The concept of tautonyms plays a crucial role in the accurate classification of organisms in the natural world.
formal A tautonym is a scientific term used to describe a taxonomic name in which the genus and species names are identical.
informal I just learned about tautonyms in my biology class - it's when the scientific names are the same!
slang Tautonyms are like having a first name and last name that are exactly the same.
figurative Using a tautonym in writing can create a sense of symmetry and balance within the text.
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