subcategory

[suhb-kat-uh-gawr-ee, -gohr-ee]

noun

plural

subcategories 

1. a subordinate category or a division of a category.

Word History and Origins

Origin of subcategory¹

sub- + category

Example Sentences

I reached out to Catalist to see if they offered data for smaller age cohorts, and the firm replied that “we didn’t think the subcategory breakdowns at that level had enough statistical power” to include in the report.

From Slate

Two heavy hitters came in a row in Demi Moore winning Best Female Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy for “The Substance,” followed by Sebastian Stan winning the opposite award in the Male subcategory for “A Different Man.”

From Salon

"It obviously depends on the subcategory you're looking at, but French cheese and wine producers will benefit," he says.

From BBC

A notable similarity marks a subcategory of once woefully under-recognized female artists of the past.

From Los Angeles Times

Touch the “Privacy and safety” menu and then scroll to the “Direct messages” subcategory.

From Seattle Times