How to Pronounce "ontology"
word
ɑnˈtɑɫədʒi
on-TOL-uh-jee
ɒntˈɒlədʒi
on-TOL-uh-jee
Definition
Ontology is the branch of philosophy that studies the nature of being, existence, and reality. In computer science, it also means a structured framework to organize knowledge about a topic.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɑnˈtɑɫədʒi
British English
ɒntˈɒlədʒi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
on-TOL-uh-jee
UK
on-TOL-uh-jee
Listen in Context
Ontology explores questions like 'What exists?' and 'What is real?'
In philosophy class, we learned about ontology and metaphysics.
Computer scientists use ontology to organize information in databases.
Some people find ontology too abstract, but it's key to understanding big philosophical questions.