Definition of Ontolagy

Definition of Ontolagy

Ontology, another name for metaphysics (q. v.) or the science of pure being, being at its living source in spirit or God, or Nature viewed as divine, especially as the ground of the spiritual in man and giving substantive being to him.

- Wikipedia

On*tol"o*gy (?), n. [Gr. &?; the things which exist (pl.neut. of &?;, &?;, being, p. pr. of &?; to be) + - logy: cf.F. ontologie.] That department of the science of metaphysics which investigates and explains the nature and essential properties and relations of all beings, as such, or the principles and causes of being.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

the science of being
(Philosophy) the branch of metaphysics that addresses the nature or essential characteristics of existence.
(Computer Science) a hierarchical structure of concepts or entities within a domain, organised by relationships; a system model

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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