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typology

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/taɪˈpɒlədʒi/ · typ-o-lo-gy

The study and classification of types of things, especially in the context of literature, religion, and social sciences.

Meanings

nounformal

The study and classification of types of things, especially in the context of literature, religion, and social sciences.

چیزوں کی اقسام کا مطالعہ اور درجہ بندی، خاص طور پر ادب، مذہب، اور سماجی علوم کے تناظر میں۔

ٹائپولوجی

typology

Formal: زمینی قاعدہ

Synonyms

classificationcategorizationsystematicsدرجہ بندیتقسیمقسم بندی

Antonyms

disorganizationchaosconfusionعدم ترتیبافرا تفریمبہم

Common Collocations

  • linguistic typology
  • religious typology
  • social typology

Example Sentences

The typology of literary genres helps scholars categorize works.

ادبی اقسام کی نوع شناسی دانشوروں کو تخلیقات کو زمرہ بند کرنے میں مدد دیتی ہے۔

Adabi aqsam ki noa shanasi danishwaron ko takhleeqat ko zamrah bandi karne mein madad deti hai.

In anthropology, typology is used to study cultural differences.

انتھروپولوجی میں، ثقافتی اختلافات کا مطالعہ کرنے کے لئے نوع شناسی کا استعمال کیا جاتا ہے۔

Anthropology mein, saqafati ikhtalafat ka mutala karne ke liye noa shanasi ka istemal kiya jata hai.

The typology of religious beliefs showcases the diversity of faiths.

مذہبی عقائد کی نوع شناسی ایمانوں کی تنوع کو ظاہر کرتی ہے۔

Mazahibi aqaid ki noa shanasi imaanon ki tanawwu ko zahir karti hai.

Easily Confused With

typology:Often confused with 'typicality', which refers to the quality of being typical or representative.

Word Family

typical
adjectiveروایتی
type
nounقسم
typify
verbنشان دینا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'typology' as a way to understand and organize different types into clear categories.

Picture a librarian categorizing books into different genres.

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📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "τύπος (týpos) + λόγος (lógos)" — type + study

First known use: 19th century

The word 'typology' has evolved from Greek roots meaning 'type' and 'study'. It has been used in various fields to categorize or classify things based on shared characteristics.