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categoric

categoric

6.7
Relates to putting things into groups for study or comparison
  • adjective
  • /ˈkætəˌɡɔrɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : categorico
  • Only categoric distinctions were considered in this classification.

Examples

  • Her research focuses on categoric variables in statistical models.

  • The survey results were organized into categoric groups for analysis.

  • The rules are categoric and must be followed.

  • Her response was categoric and left no room for doubt.

  • The survey results were categoric, meaning they fit neatly into specific categories.

  • In biology, organisms are often classified in a categoric manner, such as mammals, reptiles, and birds.

  • The report provided categoric evidence that supports all the findings discussed.

Synonyms

categorical
vscategoric
  • Specialized
7 7.5

Relating to groups or types used for sorting

is the broader idea of belonging to any category
typological
vscategoric
  • Specialized
1 8.0

Relating to grouping things into types by shared features

is about inclusion in categories not limited to types
classificatory
vscategoric
1 8.1

Describing a way to put things into groups by what they have in common

is the condition of belonging to a category rather than the process
categorial
vscategoric
  • Specialized
9.6

Relating to groups used to sort ideas, objects, or words

is the simple sense of belonging to a category
classificational
vscategoric
7.4

To put things into groups by type

is the simple state of being placed within a category

Antonyms

7.2

Not put into any group or folder

Surface Forms

categoric positive
categorical positive

Morphology

categoric = category (transparent) = category + ic

Standard adjectival formation from 'category' meaning 'relating to or included in a category'.

Etymology

The word categoric is from the same root as category, which means a 'group' or 'box' for things. That's why categoric can mean 'belonging to a category' or 'included in a group'.