subcategory

CEFRC1

/ˈsʌbˈkætəˌɡɔri/

noun

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noun
A smaller category within a larger one.
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noun
Extra detail
A subclass of a category which is itself a category, whose arrows are a restriction of the arrows of the parent category, and whose composition rule is a restriction of the parent category's.

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At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

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Extra meaning

In context

The item is located in a specific subcategory of the shop.
I have categories within subcategories because I get so many submissions about poop and potty training.
The moment subcategories of the overall population are denied rights, the rights of all are threatened.

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The moment subcategories of the overall population are denied rights, the rights of all are threatened.
2005 August 8, Leslie Feinberg, “1952 court victory against anti-gay charges”, in Workers World
I have categories within subcategories because I get so many submissions about poop and potty training.
2013 April 2, CNN Living Staff, “Beware the parental overshare”, in CNN
On the other hand, the label of “feminist” is beginning to feel more like a subcategory on Netflix – an algorithmic signpost – than a meaningful description of art.
2024 March 13, Beatrice Loazya, “Is Poor Things a feminist film? Is Barbie? These have become meaningless questions”, in The Guardian

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From sub- + category.