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Pronunciation: /ˈkæ.tɪˌɡɔ.ɹi/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a collection of things sharing a common attribute
  2. noun a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme

In classic literature

Synonyms

class, family

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
collection
Narrower (hyponyms)
declension, sex, denomination, histocompatibility complex, violin family, stamp

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