sub-

sub-

 

word element [L.], under; less than.

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sub-

Beneath, less than the normal or typical, inferior. Compare: hypo-.

[L. sub, under]

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sub-

Prefix denoting beneath, less than the normal or typical, inferior.
Compare: hypo-

[L. sub, under]

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sub-

Prefix denoting under, less.

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sub-

prefix denoting below.

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sub-

Prefix used in words formed from L. roots, denoting beneath, less than the normal or typical, inferior.

[L. sub, under]

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