Correct spelling, explanation: the correct form is category. The word comes from the Greek katēgoria (κατηγορία), meaning statement or accusation, and later evolved into Latin as categoria, then into Old French, and finally into English as category. English words that derive from Latin or Greek often retain their classical structure. The th combination in cathegory does not appear in the original etymology and is a common misspelling.

Definition of category:
Noun, a type, or a group of things having some features that are the same
This book falls into the category of historical fiction, as it is based on real events but includes fictional elements.
Please select the correct category when listing your item for sale to ensure that buyers can find it easily.

Collocations with category:
Some of the most commonly used collocations include:
1. Broad category: a large or general classification.
Fashion and beauty fall into the broad category of lifestyle industries.
2. Distinct category: a separate or well-defined classification.
Handmade jewelry belongs to a distinct category within the accessories market.
3. General category: a wide classification that includes multiple subcategories.
Birds fall under the general category of animals.
4. Main category: the primary or most important classification.
On the website, products are divided into three main categories: clothing, footwear, and accessories.

Incorrect spelling, explanation: the word cathegory is a mistake because it includes an unnecessary th, which does not belong to the correct spelling, category. The word category comes from the Greek katēgoria (κατηγορία), which later passed into Latin as categoria and then into English. At no point in its linguistic history does it contain th. People may mistakenly add th due to confusion with words like theology, thermal, or theme, which do contain th. However, category has no connection to these words.

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