inconsistent taxonomy
[ɪnkənˈsɪstənt tækˈsɑːnəmi]
nounfemininepl: inconsistent taxonomies / taxonomias inconsistentes
taxonomia inconsistente
1. A classification system or organizational framework that lacks coherence, contains contradictions, or fails to apply uniform principles throughout its structure
The museum's inconsistent taxonomy made it difficult for visitors to locate similar artifacts.
A taxonomia inconsistente do museu tornou difícil para os visitantes localizar artefatos semelhantes.
2. In biology and systematics, a classification of organisms that violates established principles of phylogenetic or morphological consistency
The researcher identified an inconsistent taxonomy in the historical classification of these bird species.
O pesquisador identificou uma taxonomia inconsistente na classificação histórica dessas espécies de aves.
3. Any systematic categorization system that applies different criteria or standards to similar entities
The company's inconsistent taxonomy for product categorization created confusion in their database.
A taxonomia inconsistente da empresa para categorização de produtos criou confusão em seu banco de dados.
This term is primarily used in academic, scientific, and professional contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is particularly important in biology, library science, information systems, and museum curation. The concept reflects the importance placed on systematic organization and logical consistency in scientific work, especially valued in European and Brazilian academic traditions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a taxonomy that doesn't hold water
mixing apples and oranges in classification
speaking out of both sides of the classification system
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