subcategory
noun
sub·cat·e·go·ry
ˌsəb-ˈka-tə-ˌgȯr-ē 
plural subcategories
: a category that is a subdivision of a larger category : a secondary category
grouping the books into the appropriate categories and subcategories
A new subcategory of vodkas, which provide a contrast to the "tasteless" aspect of this spirit, are the flavored vodkas …—
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In the past three years the diversified commodity funds have disappointed, utterly failing to keep up with inflation, although the narrow subcategory of precious metals has done well.
—William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Washington, California, Idaho and Nevada all ranked in the top 15 in the higher education subcategory, but all four were ranked lower in the latter category.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 12 May 2025
And in the subcategory of heavy rare earths, China is the sole world producer of six.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
No wonder the city is tied for first in our Restaurants subcategory.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 6 May 2025
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William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Washington, California, Idaho and Nevada all ranked in the top 15 in the higher education subcategory, but all four were ranked lower in the latter category.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 12 May 2025
And in the subcategory of heavy rare earths, China is the sole world producer of six.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
No wonder the city is tied for first in our Restaurants subcategory.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 6 May 2025
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“Subcategory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subcategory. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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