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Definition or meaning of the English word Sub-
A prefix denoting that the ingredient of a compoundsignified by the term to which it is prefixed;is present in only a small proportion; or less than the normal amount; as; subsulphide; suboxide; etc. Prefixed to the name of a salt it is equivalent to basic; as; subacetate or basic acetate. (). A prefix signifying under; below; beneath; and hence often; in an inferior position or degree; in an imperfect or partial state; as in subscribe; substruct; subserve; subject; subordinate; subacid; subastringent; subgranular; suborn. Sub- in Latin compoun. (). |
