| 释义 |
Definition of sub- in English: sub-prefixsʌbsəb 1At, to, or from a lower level or position. - 1.1 Lower in rank.
Synonyms low-ranking, lower-ranking, subordinate, sub-, lesser, lower, minor, secondary, inferior - 1.2 Of a smaller size; of a subordinate nature.
2Somewhat; nearly; more or less. 3Denoting subsequent or secondary action of the same kind. 5Chemistry
In names of compounds containing a relatively small proportion of a component.
Usage Sub- is also found assimilated in the following forms: suc- before c; suf- before f; sug- before g; sup- before p; sur- before r; sus- before c, p, t Origin From Latin sub 'under, close to'. Definition of sub- in US English: sub-prefixsəbsəb 1At, to, or from a lower level or position. - 1.1 Lower in rank.
Synonyms low-ranking, lower-ranking, subordinate, sub-, lesser, lower, minor, secondary, inferior - 1.2 Of a smaller size; of a subordinate nature.
- 1.3 Of lesser quality; inferior.
2Somewhat; nearly; more or less. 3Denoting a later or secondary action of the same kind. 5Chemistry
In names of compounds containing a relatively small proportion of a component.
Usage Sub- is also found assimilated in the following forms: suc- before c (success); suf- before f (suffice); sug- before g (suggestion); sup- before p (supplicate); sur- before r (surreptitious); sus- before c (susceptible), p (suspect), t (sustain) Origin From Latin sub ‘under, close to’. |