category
ca
ˈkæ
te
go
ˌgɔ
gaw
ry
ri
ri
British pronunciation
/kˈætɪɡəɹi/

Definition & Meaning of "category"in English

Category
01

a group of items that share a common feature

example
Examples
The movies are divided into categories like action, comedy, and drama.
All the recipes are grouped into different categories such as appetizers, main courses, and desserts.
02

a broad conceptual classification used to organize knowledge, ideas, or philosophical concepts

example
Examples
Kant 's theory of knowledge includes twelve categories that shape human understanding.
The study of linguistics involves grammatical categories such as tense and gender.
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