categorical

/ˌkætəˈɡɔɹɪk(ə)l/

Meanings

noun

A categorical proposition.

Examples :

"The statement "All dogs are mammals" is a categorical proposition because it makes a definitive claim about a group. "

adjective

Absolute; having no exception.

Examples :

"My teacher's policy on late assignments is categorical: no exceptions. "

logic philosophy statement

adjective

Of, pertaining to, or using a category or categories.

Examples :

"The library organizes books using a categorical system based on genre, like fiction, non-fiction, and children's books. "

type logic system group

Related Words

absolute noun

/ˈæb.səˌljuːt/ /ˈæb.səˌlut/

That which is independent of context-dependent interpretation, inviolate, fundamental.

"moral absolutes"

categories noun

/ˈkætɪɡ(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈkætəˌɡɔɹiz/

A group, often named or numbered, to which items are assigned based on similarity or defined criteria.

"The library organizes books into different categories, such as fiction, non-fiction, and children's books. "

exception noun

/əkˈsɛpʃən/

The act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a class, statement, rule.

"The rule is that everyone must submit their homework on time, with the exception of students who have a documented medical reason. "

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

proposition noun

/ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/

The act of offering (an idea) for consideration.

"My teacher made a proposition for a new class project: a school-wide recycling drive. "

organizes verb

/ˈɔːrɡənaɪzɪz/ /ˈɔːrɡəˌnaɪzɪz/

To arrange in working order.

"She organizes her notes after each class so she can easily find information later. "

assignments noun

/əˈsaɪnmənts/

The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

definitive noun

/dɪˈfɪn.ɪt.ɪv/

(grammar) a word, such as a definite article or demonstrative pronoun, that defines or limits something

"The teacher used the definitive "the" in the sentence to specify the particular book assigned for homework. "

category noun

/ˈkætəˌɡɔɹi/ /ˈkɛtɘɡ(ɘ)ɹi/ /ˈkætɪɡ(ə)ɹi/

A group, often named or numbered, to which items are assigned based on similarity or defined criteria.

"The library organized its books by category, such as fiction, non-fiction, and children's books. "

exceptions noun

/əkˈsɛpʃənz/

The act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a class, statement, rule.

"The teacher made it clear that, with a few exceptions, all students needed to complete the assignment by Friday. "

statement noun

/ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/

A declaration or remark.

"My teacher made a statement about the importance of studying hard. "