classify
|clas-si-fy|
B2
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/ˈklæsɪˌfaɪ/
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/ˈklæsɪfaɪ/
organize by category
Etymology
Etymology Information
'classify' originates from the French word 'classifier', which is derived from the Latin 'classificare', where 'classis' meant 'class' and 'facere' meant 'to make'.
Historical Evolution
'classifier' transformed into the English word 'classify' during the 18th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make a class', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to arrange or organize by classes'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to arrange or organize by classes; categorize.
Scientists classify animals into different groups based on their characteristics.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39