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/ˌkætəˈɡɔɹɪk(ə)l/ · cat.eg.or.i.cal
noun
- A categorical proposition. The philosopher's argument was a categorical statement that could not be disputed.
- A category or classification. The categorical system used to organize the library's books made it easier to find specific titles.
adjective
- Absolute; having no exception. The categorical truth of the mathematical equation made it a fundamental principle.
- 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.