subcategory
UK: ˈsʌbˌkæt.ə.ɡri | US: ˈsʌbˌkæt̬.ə.ɡɔːr.i
n. a secondary or subordinate category within a larger classification system.
The word "subcategory" combines the Latin prefix "sub-" (meaning "under" or "below") with "category," derived from the Greek "kategoria" (a class or division). The prefix "sub-" modifies "category" to indicate a smaller, more specific grouping nested within a broader one. This logical structure reflects hierarchical classification systems in fields like science, mathematics, and linguistics.
In biology, "mammals" form a subcategory of vertebrates.
The online store allows filtering products by subcategory for easier navigation.
Each major genre in literature has numerous subcategories.
The survey included a subcategory for respondents aged 18–25.
His research focuses on a niche subcategory of medieval art.