Subcategory: meaning, definitions and examples
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subcategory
[ sʌbˈkæt.ə.gɔɪ ]
classification category
A subcategory is a more specific group within a primary category that helps in organizing and classifying items or concepts. It allows for finer distinctions and more precise categorization, making it easier to identify and analyze specific types of items. Subcategories are commonly used in various fields, including science, education, business, and information technology, to facilitate understanding and classification of complex information. By breaking down broader categories into subcategories, people can better navigate and comprehend large sets of data.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Dog breeds are a subcategory of animals.
- In the bookstore, fiction is a subcategory of literature.
- Within electronics, smartphones are a subcategory of mobile devices.
Translations
Translations of the word "subcategory" in other languages:
🇵🇹 subcategoria
🇮🇳 उपश्रेणी
🇩🇪 Unterkategorie
🇮🇩 subkategori
🇺🇦 підкатегорія
🇵🇱 podkategoria
🇯🇵 サブカテゴリ
🇫🇷 sous-catégorie
🇪🇸 subcategoría
🇹🇷 alt kategori
🇰🇷 하위 범주
🇸🇦 فئة فرعية
🇨🇿 podkategorie
🇸🇰 podkategória
🇨🇳 子类别
🇸🇮 podkategorija
🇮🇸 undirflokkur
🇰🇿 қосалқы категория
🇬🇪 ქვესახეობა
🇦🇿 alt kateqoriya
🇲🇽 subcategoría
Etymology
The word 'subcategory' is derived from the prefix 'sub-', meaning under or below, and 'category', which comes from the Greek word 'katēgoria', meaning a collection of things grouped together based on shared characteristics. The term started to become more widely used in the 20th century as a result of advancements in classification systems in various domains, from biology to library science. As knowledge and data became more complex, the need for categorization expanded, leading to the establishment of subcategories to facilitate better organization. This evolution has allowed for more precise information retrieval and clearer communication of ideas across disciplines, emphasizing the importance of structured categorization in an increasingly information-rich world.