Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by categories; classified or classified into categories

“The professor’s lecture covered the categorical differences between various species of plants.”

2. noun

a category or class; a classification or division into categories

“The new product line was added to the company’s existing categorical list.”

3. adverb

in a categorical manner; without exception or doubt

“The teacher answered the student’s questions in a categorical and reassuring tone.”