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/ˌkætəˈɡɔɹɪk(ə)l/ · cat.eg.or.i.cal
noun
  1. A categorical proposition. The philosopher's argument was a categorical statement that could not be disputed.
  2. A category or classification. The categorical system used to organize the library's books made it easier to find specific titles.
adjective
  1. Absolute; having no exception. The categorical truth of the mathematical equation made it a fundamental principle.
  2. Of, pertaining to, or using a category or categories. The categorical analysis of the data revealed a clear pattern.
Did you know? The term 'categorical' has been used in various philosophical and scientific contexts, including Aristotle's 'Categories' and modern categorization systems in biology and computer science.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 16, 2026