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] |
subtlety |
the quality or condition of being subtle. [2 definitions] |
subtonic |
the seventh tone of a diatonic scale, one note below the upper tonic. |