Category

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics. A grouping used for classification purposes.

“The books were organised by category in the new library system.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈkætəˌgori/

Syllables

cat·e·go·ry

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Synonyms

class classification group type

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Wordle

Contains 'cat' with 'egory' ending; multiple vowels throughout

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points; excellent word with 'y' and good distribution

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “category”.

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