It is reasonable to think that there exist other anomalies in this category.
Source: tatoeba (61235)
Category
/ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡ(ə.)ɹi/
Synonyms for "category" (208 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (42)
Noun(28 words)
Determiner(1 words)
a grade
Adjective(4 words)
academic categoryacademic disciplinesacademic historical termadvanced course label
Strong matches (62)
Noun(41 words)
data typesdepartmentdescriptor typedesignationsdetail typeeducation themeenceliaentidade abstrataentity classeumetopiasexperimental descriptorextraditionfacetsfamilyfictionfield of knowledgefr. sortegenregenresgenus
Adjective(5 words)
descriptive categoryelementary science kithistorical periodinstitutional descriptorlinguistic grouping
Related words (104)
Adjective(14 words)
literary genremajor fieldmajor historical periodmath subject areanonchemical activitynonessentialnumerical descriptor categorypublic sector descriptorscientific categorysocial descriptorsocial groupsole descriptortaxonomic ranktranscendental
Noun(59 words)
media descriptormiragesmodule topicmore organismicmotorcycle licensemusic genrenancerenaturenaturesof sizeordered categoryorganism typepabirphekdaphylephysiquespigeonholesprogram labelqualitative descriptorquality indicator
Show 39 more words
reading descriptorresearch descriptorrubric criterionscience domainsectionselect operation modeshape categoriesshelfsocial categorysocial groupingsociology conceptsortsstore categorystudent-societallysubject labeltagtashmitumtaxataxonomic grouptaxonomy termteaching labelthe current topicthrowingtierstitrant typetopic labeltopic of social matteringtopostwinkstypetype oftype of matteruskubvisual art mediumwater quality descriptorwelterweightwertedworld history labelwriting system feature
Determiner(1 words)
this kind of
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: class, a grade, academic category, academic disciplines, academic historical term.
- Sentence evidence is available for category, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "category".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "category"
Keep "category" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "category" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "category", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "category" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesMore specific
9 entriesCollocations
5 entriesage categorycategory labeldata categoryfood categoryproduct category
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
16 total sentences available.
His latest work belongs to a different category.
Source: tatoeba (286350)
They don't belong under that category.
Source: tatoeba (305841)
Included in the printed matter category is what is called 'special mailbag printed matter'.
Source: tatoeba (327377)
Showing 4 of 16 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "category"?
Closest matches include class, a grade, academic category, academic disciplines, academic historical term.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "category"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.