/ˈsaɪpaɪt/ SY-pyt

Definitions

1. noun

a subcategory or subgroup within a larger category or group, especially in a classification system

“The new software update added several subtypes to the existing classification system.”

2. noun

a specific form or variety of something, especially a disease or a type of rock

“The doctor specialized in the subtype of cancer that affects children.”

3. verb

to classify or categorize something as a subtype or subcategory

“The researchers subtype the data to analyze the trends in consumer behavior.”

4. verb

to assign or attribute a subtype or subcategory to something

“The database subtype the user’s input to determine their access level.”