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- categorial grammar/ˌkæt.ɪˌɡɔː.ri.əl ˈɡræm.ə/A formal linguistic framework where syntactic categories are defined by their function in combining with other expressions, using a small set of basic categories (like noun, sentence) and operators (like slashes) to build complex categories.nounLow (Technical/Linguistics)
- categoric contact/ˌkæt.ɪˈɡɒr.ɪk ˈkɒn.tækt/A direct and decisive communication or interaction that leaves no room for doubt or ambiguity, often authoritative in nature.nounC2
- categorical imperative/ˌkæt.əˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/In Kantian ethics, an unconditional moral obligation that applies to all rational beings regardless of personal desires or circumstances.nounLow
- categorize/ˈkæt.ə.ɡə.raɪz/to put something into a group or class with similar thingsverbverb-transitiveB2
- category/ˈkæt.ə.ɡər.i/A class or division of things or people having shared characteristics.nounHigh Frequency (C1)
- category killer/ˈkæt.ə.ɡər.i ˌkɪl.ər/A large retail chain, typically a 'big-box' store, that offers such a dominant selection and competitive prices in a specific product category that it drives smaller, specialised competitors out of business.nounC2
- category management/ˈkæt.ə.ɡər.i ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/A strategic business approach where product groups (categories) are managed as individual business units to optimise sales and meet consumer needs.nounC1
- category mistake/ˈkæt.ə.ɡər.i mɪˌsteɪk/A logical error in which something is mistakenly assigned to a category to which it does not belong, or properties of one kind are attributed to another.nounC2
- catena/kəˈtiːnə/A connected series or chain; a sequence of things linked together.nounC2
- catenaccio/ˌkatəˈnatʃɪəʊ/A highly defensive, tactical system in football, literally a 'door-bolt'.nounC1/C2
- catenane/ˈkæt.ə.neɪn/A molecule consisting of two or more interlocked macrocyclic rings, like links in a chain, with no covalent bonds between them.nounvery low
- catenary/kəˈtiːn(ə)ri/The curve formed by a hanging chain, rope, or cable when supported at its ends and acted upon only by gravity.adjectivenounC2
- catenate/ˈkæt.ə.neɪt/to link or connect in a chain or seriesadjectiveverbverb-transitiveC2
- catenation/ˌkæt.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/The linking or connection of things in a chain or series.nounC2
- catenoid/ˈkatɪnɔɪd/A three-dimensional minimal surface of revolution shaped like a waist (or two facing funnels), resembling the curve formed by a hanging chain (catenary).nounExtremely Rare / Technical (C2+)
- cater/ˈkeɪtə(r)/to provide food, drink, and service at a social event, or to provide what is wanted or needed by a particular person or group.verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
- cater-cousin/ˈkeɪtə ˌkʌzn/A close or intimate friend (often used in a context where the relationship is not one of blood kinship).nounVery Rare / Archaic
- cateran/ˈkat(ə)rən/A Scottish Highland warrior or irregular soldier, typically one engaged in raiding or marauding.nounVery Low (Archaic / Historical)
- caterer/ˈkeɪ.tər.ər/A person or company that provides food and drink for events such as parties, weddings, or business meetings.nounB2
- caterina/ˌkætəˈriːnə/A female given name, the Italian and Spanish equivalent of the English name Catherine or Katherine.nounVery Low (as a word in English; it is a proper noun)
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