categories

[/ˈkætəɡɔːriz/]
nounfemininepl: categories
categorias
1. A class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics
The books are organized into different categories.
Os livros estão organizados em diferentes categorias.
2. A specified division in a system of classification
This product falls under the luxury category.
Este produto se enquadra na categoria de luxo.
3. In philosophy, one of the fundamental concepts or classes into which all knowledge or being can be divided
Kant's categories of understanding are central to his philosophy.
As categorias de entendimento de Kant são centrais em sua filosofia.
The word 'categories' is universally used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in academic, commercial, and everyday contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly used in e-commerce platforms, educational systems, and administrative classifications. The concept is neutral and carries no particular cultural connotation in either English-speaking or Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
classesdivisionsgroupsclassificationstypeskinds
Antonyms / Antônimos
unitywholeness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
categorias
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
categorias
Common in business and commercial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
categorias
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
categorias
Identical usage; no significant differences from Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

classifycategorizeclassificationcategoricalcategorytaxonomy

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a category of one's own
across the board categories
top-tier categories
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