subcategory

[ˈsʌbkætəɡəri]

subcategory Definition

a subordinate category; a category that is part of a larger category.

Using subcategory: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "subcategory" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  In the category of fruits, apples and oranges are subcategories.

• Example

  The subcategory of horror movies includes slasher films and supernatural thrillers.

• Example

  The subcategory of mammals includes primates, rodents, and carnivores.

subcategory Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for subcategory

• subdivision
• subgroup
• subclassification

Phrases with subcategory

• sub-subcategory

  a category that is part of a subcategory

  Example

  In the subcategory of mammals, primates and rodents are sub-subcategories.

• parent category

  the larger category that a subcategory belongs to

  Example

  The parent category of horror movies is the category of movies.

• child category

  a category that belongs to a subcategory

  Example

  Supernatural thrillers are a child category of the subcategory of horror movies.

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Summary: subcategory in Brief

'Subcategory' [ˈsʌbkætəɡəri] refers to a category that is part of a larger category. It is often used in classification systems to organize information into smaller groups. Examples include 'In the category of fruits, apples and oranges are subcategories,' and 'The subcategory of horror movies includes slasher films and supernatural thrillers.' Other related terms include 'sub-subcategory,' 'parent category,' and 'child category.'