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substitute a person or thing that takes the place of another. [5 definitions]
substrate see "substratum." [2 definitions]
substratum that which forms a bed or layer below something else. [2 definitions]
substructure the supporting structure of a building or other construction; foundation.
subsume to classify, consider, or include (an idea, proposition, or the like) in a more comprehensive or general category or principle. [2 definitions]
subsurface a surface lying below the main surface.
subsystem a system that is part of a larger system.
subtask combined form of task.
subtaxon combined form of taxon.
subteen a child who is nearly thirteen.
subtemperate of, designating, or occurring in the colder regions of the temperate zones.
subtenant a person who rents property from a tenant.
subtend in geometry, to extend across or under, or be opposite.
subter- below; secret.
subterfuge a stratagem or artifice used to hide, avoid, or deceive.
subterranean below the earth's surface; underground. [3 definitions]
subtheme combined form of theme.
subtherapeutic combined form of therapeutic.
subtilize to make (an argument or the like) more subtle. [3 definitions]
subtitle a subordinate title or heading below the main title of a written text. [4 definitions]
subtle difficult to detect or define; elusive or ambiguous. [4 definitions]