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subtract to deduct or take away from a whole or larger quantity, esp. to deduct (one number amount) from another. [2 definitions]
subtraction the act or process, or an instance, of subtracting. [2 definitions]
subtrahend that which is subtracted mathematically; number or quantity taken away in subtraction. (Cf. minuend.)
subtreasury a subordinate or secondary treasury; branch of a treasury.
subtrend combined form of trend.
subtribe combined form of tribe.
subtropical of, pertaining to, or being the regions immediately north or south of the tropics. [2 definitions]
subtropics the regions bordering on the tropics.
subtype combined form of type.
subunit combined form of unit.
suburb a residential area or community located just outside a city or town.
suburban of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a suburb or suburbs. [2 definitions]
suburbanite a person who lives in a suburb.
suburbia suburbs and the people who inhabit them. [2 definitions]
subvariety combined form of variety.
subvassal combined form of vassal.
subvention a grant of financial aid or relief by a government or other official source; subsidy. [2 definitions]
subversion the act or an instance of undermining or overthrowing, esp. an established government. [2 definitions]
subversive tending or intended to undermine or cause the overthrow of an established authority, esp. a national government. [2 definitions]
subvert to overthrow or destroy, or cause the destruction of (an established authority, esp. a national government). [2 definitions]
subvisible combined form of visible.