category
Translation
category, class, division, type
Examples
This book falls into the fantasy category.
This book falls into the fantasy category.
We have several categories of membership.
We have several categories of membership.
Grammar Patterns
a category of ((sth.)) a group of things with shared qualities This is a new category of product.
Similar Words
Synonyms: type, class, group, sort
Etymology
From Greek 'kategoria' (accusation, assertion), from 'kategorein' (to speak against, to accuse).
Memory Tips
Imagine a store with different categories of items on shelves.