Kind
Kind noun - One of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic.
Usage example: we looked at just about every kind of flooring before deciding which to use in the kitchen
Subclass and kind are semantically related In some cases you can use "Subclass" instead a noun "Kind".
Subclass
Subclass noun - (biology) a taxonomic category below a class and above an order.
Mutual synonyms
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Subclass and Kind. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/kind/subclass
Kind & Subclass. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/kind/subclass>.
Subclass or Kind. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/kind/subclass.
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