subcategory

noun

sub·cat·e·go·ry ˌsəb-ˈka-tə-ˌgȯr-ē

plural subcategories

: a category that is a subdivision of a larger category : a secondary category

grouping the books into the appropriate categories and subcategories

A new subcategory of vodkas, which provide a contrast to the "tasteless" aspect of this spirit, are the flavored vodkas …—

Alexis Bespaloff

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That seems clearly to be a subcategory of the sort of natural changes within that organism’s life span. —

Janna Levin, Quanta Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024 There is a subcategory of buildings Candela designed on 30-by-100-foot townhouse lots such as 2 East 70th Street and 990 Fifth Avenue. —

David Netto, Curbed, 17 Oct. 2024 This subcategory requires international recognition in a specific academic field and at least three years of teaching or research experience. —

Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 As opposed to its West Coast counterparts, this subcategory can hold a touch more malt characteristics to balance out the bitter blast of pure, unadulterated hop flower. —

Brad Japhe, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for subcategory