category
UK: ˈkæt.ə.ɡri | US: ˈkæt̬.ə.ɡɔːr.i
n. a class or division of things sharing similar characteristics
n. (Philosophy) a fundamental concept in logic or ontology
n. (Mathematics) a collection of objects with morphisms between them
category = cate<down, against> + gory<assembly, gathering>
- cate (from Greek kata-, meaning "down" or "against")
- gory (from Greek -agoria, derived from agora, meaning "assembly" or "gathering")
Etymology Origin:
The word "category" originates from the Greek katēgoria, meaning "accusation" or "predication." It was adopted into Latin as categoria and later into Middle French as catégorie. The term evolved in philosophical contexts, particularly in Aristotle's works, where it referred to fundamental classes of being. Over time, its meaning broadened to denote any systematic classification.
Each product falls into a specific category based on its function.
In Kant’s philosophy, the categories are pure concepts of understanding.
The library sorts books by category for easy access.
She won an award in the "Best New Artist" category.
Linguists study words within the category of parts of speech.