B2 noun ニュートラル

category

/ˈkætəɡəri/

A category is a group of people or things that are similar in some way or share common characteristics. It is used to organize information into specific classes or sets for easier identification and analysis.

例文

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1

I need to sort these clothes into a separate category for washing.

I need to sort these clothes into a separate category for washing.

2

The committee has established a new category for environmental achievements.

The committee has established a new category for environmental achievements.

3

In my head, that movie falls into the 'so bad it's good' category.

In my head, that movie falls into the 'so bad it's good' category.

語族

名詞
category
Verb
categorize
副詞
categorically
形容詞
categorical
関連
categorization
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a library catalog; a CATalog helps you find the right CATegory of books.

クイックテスト

The library books are organized by ___, such as fiction, non-fiction, and history.

正解!

正解は: category

例文

1

I need to sort these clothes into a separate category for washing.

everyday

I need to sort these clothes into a separate category for washing.

2

The committee has established a new category for environmental achievements.

formal

The committee has established a new category for environmental achievements.

3

In my head, that movie falls into the 'so bad it's good' category.

informal

In my head, that movie falls into the 'so bad it's good' category.

4

The researchers divided the data into three distinct categories based on participant age.

academic

The researchers divided the data into three distinct categories based on participant age.

5

Our marketing strategy targets consumers in the high-income category.

business

Our marketing strategy targets consumers in the high-income category.

語族

名詞
category
Verb
categorize
副詞
categorically
形容詞
categorical
関連
categorization

よく使う組み合わせ

broad category broad category
fall into a category fall into a category
main category main category
specific category specific category
age category age category

よく使うフレーズ

in a category of its own

in a category of its own

cross-category

cross-category

under the category of

under the category of

よく混同される語

category vs genre

Genre is specifically used for artistic, musical, or literary styles, while category is a more general term for any classification.

category vs class

Class often refers to social standing or a group of students, whereas category refers to logical divisions of items.

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使い方のコツ

Use this word when you are discussing logic, science, or systematic organization. It is frequently paired with verbs like 'assign,' 'define,' or 'relegate.'

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よくある間違い

Learners often misspell it as 'catagory' with an 'a' in the middle. Remember the middle letter is 'e'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a library catalog; a CATalog helps you find the right CATegory of books.

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語源

Derived from the Ancient Greek 'kategorein', which originally meant to accuse or assert publicly, later used in logic by Aristotle to describe types of predicates.

文法パターン

countable noun (plural: categories) often followed by 'of' + plural noun used with the verb 'fall into'
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文化的な背景

Western education emphasizes 'categorical thinking' as a fundamental skill for scientific and logical reasoning.

クイックテスト

The library books are organized by ___, such as fiction, non-fiction, and history.

正解!

正解は: category

関連単語

intrathermancy

C1

To practice the specialized method of analyzing or predicting the internal heat patterns of a system or organism. In technical or speculative contexts, it involves monitoring internal thermal fluctuations to foresee structural or physiological changes before they manifest externally.

ultradurible

C1

Describes a material or product engineered to withstand extreme wear, pressure, or environmental damage over an exceptionally long period. It denotes a level of resilience and longevity that significantly surpasses standard industry benchmarks for durability.

nonservancy

C1

To fail to observe, preserve, or maintain a specific duty, regulation, or standard, often in a legal or administrative context. It describes the intentional or accidental act of neglecting established protocols or failing to serve a required function.

misnavize

C1

A misnavize is a specific instance of a structural or logic-based error that occurs during the navigation of a complex system or physical space. It describes a situation where a user or traveler is systematically misled by flawed directional cues or interface design.

obgeoacy

C1

Describing a state of persistent, often stubborn adherence to a specific geographical location or spatial boundary. It characterizes an entity's refusal to migrate, adapt, or change its physical position despite external pressures or environmental shifts.

comportance

C1

Comportance is a formal or literary noun describing the way a person carries themselves; it encompasses their physical bearing, behavior, and overall demeanor. It is typically used to evaluate how well an individual adheres to social expectations or maintains dignity in professional or public settings.

microtenter

C1

A specialized laboratory or industrial device used for stretching or holding small samples of fabric, films, or membranes under precise tension. It is typically used in material science to examine how micro-scale materials react to stress and strain.

abhabion

C1

A specialized term referring to a state of temporary suspension or functional dormancy within a biological or mechanical system. It describes a period where growth or operation is paused before transitioning to a subsequent active phase.

interrogist

C1

A person who asks questions or conducts an inquiry, especially one who is skilled in the systematic art of interrogation. It refers to an individual who persistently seeks information or clarification through direct questioning.

deverbary

C1

A specialized dictionary or index of idioms, proverbs, and phrases centered specifically around verbs or derived from verbal roots. It is primarily used in linguistic research and lexicography to categorize and study phraseological expressions.

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