METHONTOLOGY
Methontology is a methodology for ontology development that provides a structured, life-cycle based approach to building ontologies. Introduced in the late 1990s by researchers in the ontology engineering field, it aims to bridge theoretical commitments about a domain with practical engineering practices. The methodology outlines a systematic process that covers requirements specification through deployment and ongoing maintenance.
The Methontology life cycle typically comprises several activities: specification (gathering requirements and delimiting scope), conceptualization (defining
Key principles associated with Methontology include explicit ontological commitments, modular and reusable design, thorough documentation, and
Impact and reception: Methontology helped shape early comprehensive approaches to ontology engineering and is frequently cited