Definition

Divided into smaller categories or groups based on specific characteristics.

Example

The species was subclassified into several distinct varieties.

Conversation

I just learned that some animals can be subclassified based on their habitats.

Really? I didn't know that!

Yeah, it makes sense when you think about it.

Absolutely, it helps in understanding their behaviors better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Subclassified → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under or below) and "class" (from Latin "classis", meaning a group or category) and "-ified" (meaning to make or to become). The word "subclassified" means to categorize something into a smaller or more specific group under a broader category.

Memory Tip

Think of placing something 'under' ('sub-') a specific 'group' ('class') — that's why subclassified means to categorize into a more specific group.

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