Categories — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈka-tə-ˌgȯr-ē/ cat·e·go·ry

Meaning & Definition of Categories

Categories (noun)

  1. any of several fundamental and distinct classes to which entities or concepts belong
  2. a division within a system of classification

Categories (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic

    "divide the essays into categories based on difficulty of comprehension"

    similar: brackets, classes, classifications, divisions, families, genera, grades, groups, kinds, leagues, orders, ranks, rubrics, sets, species, tiers, types
    related: descriptions, feathers, ilks, kidneys, likes, manners, natures, sorts, branches, sections, specialities, specialties, subclasses, subdivisions, subgroups, subspecieses, varieties, breeds, races, generations, headings, labels, titles

Related Entry: Category (noun)

Category is a different word from Categories. The synonyms below are for category, not for categories.

  1. one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic

    "divide the essays into categories based on difficulty of comprehension"

    similar: bracket, class, classification, division, family, genus, grade, group, kind, league, order, rank(s), rubric, set, species, tier, type
    related: description, feather, ilk, kidney, like, manner, nature, sort, branch, section, speciality, specialty, subclass, subdivision, subgroup, subspecies, variety, breed, race, generation, heading, label, title

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Categories

The most common words with a similar meaning to Categories:

brackets, classes, classifications, divisions, families, genera, grades, groups, kinds, leagues, orders, ranks, rubrics, sets, species, tiers, types

Related Words for Categories

descriptions, feathers, ilks, kidneys, likes, manners, natures, sorts, branches, sections, specialities, specialties, subclasses, subdivisions, subgroups, subspecieses, varieties, breeds, races, generations, headings, labels, titles

Origin & Etymology of Categories

Late Latin categoria, from Greek katēgoria predication, category, from katēgorein to accuse, affirm, predicate, from kata- + agora public assembly, from ageirein to gather

First known use: 1588

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Categories

Frequently Asked Questions about Categories

What does "Categories" mean?

"Categories" means any of several fundamental and distinct classes to which entities or concepts belong. As a noun, it is defined as: any of several fundamental and distinct classes to which entities or concepts belong.

What is another word for "Categories"?

Other words for "Categories" include brackets, classes, classifications, divisions, families, genera, grades and groups. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Categories" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Categories"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Categories". Common alternatives include brackets, classes, classifications, divisions, families, genera, grades, groups, kinds and leagues.

How do you use "Categories" in a sentence?

Examples of "Categories" in a sentence: "divide the essays into categories based on difficulty of comprehension".

Is "Categories" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Categories" is a noun.

Is "Categories" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Categories"?

"Categories" is pronounced /ˈka-tə-ˌgȯr-ē/ and divided into syllables as cat·e·go·ry.

What is the origin of the word "Categories"?

"Categories" comes from Late Latin categoria, from Greek katēgoria predication, category, from katēgorein to accuse, affirm, predicate, from kata- + agora public assembly, from ageirein to gather. First known use: 1588.