Meaning of subcategory | Babel Free

Definitions

1. With respect to a given category; a narrower category.
2. A subclass of a category which is itself a category, whose arrows are a restriction of the arrows of the parent category, and whose composition rule is a restriction of the parent category's.

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Examples

“The moment subcategories of the overall population are denied rights, the rights of all are threatened.”

“I have⟳ categories within subcategories because I get⟳ so many submissions about poop and potty training.”

“On the other hand, the label⟳ of “feminist” is beginning to feel⟳ more like⟳ a subcategory on Netflix – an algorithmic signpost – than a meaningful description of art.”

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