subordinate categories
[/səˈbɔːrdənət ˈkætəɡɔːriz/]
nounpl: subordinate categories
categorias subordinadas
1. Classes or groups that are ranked lower in a hierarchy and depend on or are controlled by higher-level categories
In the biological taxonomy, species are subordinate categories under the genus classification.
Na taxonomia biológica, as espécies são categorias subordinadas sob a classificação de gênero.
2. Secondary classifications that fall under primary or main categories in any organizational or conceptual system
The store's product database uses subordinate categories to organize items within main departments.
O banco de dados de produtos da loja usa categorias subordinadas para organizar itens dentro dos departamentos principais.
3. In logic and philosophy, classes that are included within or dependent upon broader conceptual classes
Furniture subcategories like chairs and tables are subordinate categories within the broader concept of household items.
Subcategorias de móveis como cadeiras e mesas são categorias subordinadas dentro do conceito mais amplo de utensílios domésticos.
This term is primarily used in academic, scientific, and business contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian education, the hierarchical organization of knowledge through subordinate categories is emphasized in taxonomy studies (especially biology) and information management systems. The concept reflects a preference for systematic organization and clear structural relationships in professional and educational settings across both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
break down into subordinate categories
organize by subordinate categories
create a hierarchy of subordinate categories
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