Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Ontology'

English Word: Ontology

Key Russian Translations:

• Онтология (/ɐntɐˈlɔɡʲɪjə/) - [Formal, Technical, Used in philosophical or academic contexts]

Frequency: Low (Primarily used in specialized fields like philosophy and computer science; not common in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: C1 (Advanced; requires familiarity with abstract concepts and academic Russian vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Онтология: /ɐntɐˈlɔɡʲɪjə/

Note on Онтология: The stress falls on the fourth syllable. Be mindful of the soft sign (ь) in "логия," which affects pronunciation, making the "г" sound softer. Russian speakers may vary pronunciation slightly based on regional dialects.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: In philosophy, the study of the nature of being, existence, and reality.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Онтология - Used in formal academic discussions, such as in metaphysics or philosophical debates, to refer to the branch of philosophy dealing with fundamental categories of existence.

Usage Examples:

• В философии онтология изучает основные категории бытия и реальности.

  In philosophy, ontology studies the basic categories of being and reality.

• Онтология Канта повлияла на современные философские теории.

  Kant's ontology influenced modern philosophical theories.

• Без понимания онтологии невозможно полностью осмыслить метафизику.

  Without understanding ontology, it's impossible to fully comprehend metaphysics.

• Онтология как наука о бытии развивалась на протяжении веков.

  Ontology as the science of being has developed over centuries.

Meaning 2: In computer science, a formal representation of knowledge as a set of concepts within a domain and the relationships between them.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Онтология - Applied in technical contexts like artificial intelligence or data modeling, where it refers to structured knowledge frameworks.

Usage Examples:

• В информатике онтология используется для организации больших наборов данных.

  In computer science, ontology is used to organize large sets of data.

• Разработка онтологии помогает в создании интеллектуальных систем.

  Developing an ontology helps in creating intelligent systems.

• Онтология в семантическом вебе определяет связи между понятиями.

  Ontology in the semantic web defines relationships between concepts.

• Без четкой онтологии проект искусственного интеллекта может потерпеть неудачу.

  Without a clear ontology, an artificial intelligence project may fail.

• Онтология базы знаний включает иерархию классов и свойств.

  The ontology of a knowledge base includes a hierarchy of classes and properties.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Онтология" is a feminine noun (from Greek origin) in Russian, and it follows the standard first declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in -ия. It is inflected based on case and number. Below is a table of its declensions in the singular form (plural is less common but follows similar rules).

Note: The word is invariant in plural forms in most contexts, but if used, it becomes "онтологии" in nominative plural.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Метафизика (Metaphysics) - Often used interchangeably in philosophical contexts, but focuses more on the fundamental nature of reality.
  • Бытийность (Beingness) - A more abstract synonym, emphasizing existence.
• Antonyms:
  • Эмпирия (Empiricism) - Contrasts with ontology by focusing on knowledge derived from sensory experience rather than abstract concepts.

Related Phrases:

• Онтологическая структура (Ontological structure) - Refers to the organized framework of concepts in a system; used in both philosophy and tech to describe hierarchical relationships.
• Теория онтологии (Theory of ontology) - A phrase for discussing foundational principles; common in academic papers.
• Онтологический анализ (Ontological analysis) - Involves examining the essence of entities; often used in research contexts.

Usage Notes:

"Онтология" directly corresponds to the English "ontology" in both philosophical and computational senses, but it is primarily a loanword used in formal Russian. Be cautious with context: in everyday Russian, it may sound overly academic, so it's best reserved for professional or educational settings. When choosing between translations, stick with "онтология" as it's the most precise. Grammatically, it requires feminine agreement in adjectives and verbs, e.g., "эта онтология важна" (this ontology is important).

Common Errors:

• Error: Misusing "онтология" as a masculine noun, leading to incorrect declensions (e.g., saying "онтологий" instead of "онтологии" in genitive).

  Correct: Онтологии Канта (Kant's ontology) - Explanation: Remember it's feminine, so use the proper endings to avoid sounding ungrammatical.

• Error: Confusing it with "онтогенез" (ontogenesis, a biological term), which is unrelated.

  Correct: Use "онтология" only for philosophical or computational contexts - Explanation: This mix-up can occur due to similar roots, but they refer to different concepts entirely.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and intellectual history, "онтология" holds significance through the works of philosophers like Vladimir Solovyov and later Soviet thinkers, who integrated it into discussions of existence and spirituality. It reflects Russia's deep tradition in metaphysical philosophy, often linking to Orthodox Christian ideas of being, making it more than a dry academic term—it's tied to existential and cultural introspection.

Related Concepts:

• Эпистемология (Epistemology)
• Метафизика (Metaphysics)
• Феноменология (Phenomenology)