Classificational

/ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃənəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the act or system of organizing things into classes or categories.

Etymology

From 'classification' (the act of classifying) plus '-al' (relating to). Used in academic and scientific writing since the 19th century.

Kelly Says

Linguists debate whether languages have a 'classificational' system (like Mandarin's measure words) because these tiny words reveal how different cultures mentally organize their world.

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