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categorizable

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/ˈkætəɡəˌraɪzəbl/

(categorize)

classify

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNoun
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'categorize' originates from the Greek word 'katēgoria,' where 'katēgoría' meant 'accusation or charge.'

Historical Evolution

'katēgoria' transformed into the Latin word 'categoria,' and eventually became the modern English word 'category' through Old French.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'accusation or charge,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a class or division.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being categorized or classified into a specific group or category.

The data is categorizable into several distinct groups.

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Last updated: 2025/02/08 21:25