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Definition of subprincipal in English: subprincipalnoun ˈsʌbˌprɪnsɪpl 1A person having a role or office next below that of principal; specifically a vice-principal of a university, school, or other educational institution. 2Music. A stop pitched an octave below the 8-foot or 16-foot principal stop on an organ; the double open diapason. 3Architecture. An auxiliary rafter or principal brace. Compare "principal". Now rare.
adjective ˈsʌbˌprɪnsɪpl That is subordinate or secondary to that which is principal.
Origin Mid 16th century. From sub- + principal
early 17th century. From sub- + principal, originally after Middle French souz-principal. Definition of subprincipal in US English: subprincipalnounˈsʌbˌprɪnsɪpl 1A person having a role or office next below that of principal; specifically a vice-principal of a university, school, or other educational institution. 2Music. A stop pitched an octave below the 8-foot or 16-foot principal stop on an organ; the double open diapason. 3Architecture. An auxiliary rafter or principal brace. Compare "principal". Now rare.
adjectiveˈsʌbˌprɪnsɪpl That is subordinate or secondary to that which is principal.
Origin Mid 16th century. From sub- + principal<br>early 17th century. From sub- + principal, originally after Middle French souz-principal. |