noun
- divisions within a larger category; smaller groups that are part of a main classification
Usage: plural form of subcategory
Examples
- The library organizes books into categories and subcategories for easy browsing.
- Science can be divided into subcategories like biology, chemistry, and physics.
- The survey results were broken down into various subcategories by age group.
- Each main product line has several subcategories based on price range.
- The taxonomy includes multiple subcategories under each species classification.
- Students must choose from different subcategories when selecting their electives.