A “categorem” is a term used in logic and philosophy to refer to a word or phrase that can stand alone as a complete proposition or statement, typically representing a concept or object. It contrasts with “syncategorem,” which refers to words that do not have a meaning on their own but contribute to the meaning of a larger expression (such as conjunctions or prepositions). Categorems are often nouns or predicates that can be independently affirmed or denied.
