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- subfusc/ˈsʌbfəsk/Of a dull, dark, or sombre colour; drab.adjectivenounC2/Rare
- subgenre/ˈsʌb.ʒɑ̃ː.rə/A category within a larger genre, defined by more specific characteristics.nounC1
- subgenus/ˈsʌbdʒiːnəs/A taxonomic rank below genus and above species in biological classification.nounC2
- subgrade/ˈsʌb.ɡreɪd/The layer of compacted soil or aggregate that forms the foundation for a pavement, railway track, or other engineered surface, lying directly beneath the base course.adjectivenounC1
- subgroup/ˈsʌbɡruːp/A smaller group that is part of a larger group, often sharing a specific characteristic.nounB2
- subha/ˈsʊb.hɑː/A set of prayer beads, typically consisting of 33, 66, or 99 beads, used by Muslims to keep count while reciting the 99 names of Allah or other dhikr (remembrance) phrases.nounLow
- subhalide/sʌbˈheɪlaɪd/A chemical compound containing a lower proportion of halogen atoms relative to the metal or central element than in the normal halide.nounVery Low
- subharmonic/ˌsʌbhɑːˈmɒnɪk/A frequency that is an integer fraction (e.g., one-half, one-third) of a fundamental frequency; belonging to a lower harmonic order.nounC2
- subhead/ˈsʌb.hɛd/A secondary or subordinate heading or title in a document, article, or other text, used to organize content under a main heading.nounB2
- subheading/ˈsʌbˌhɛdɪŋ/A subordinate heading or title in a text, dividing sections under a main heading.nounB2
- subic bay/ˌsuː.bɪk ˈbeɪ/A deep-water bay on the west coast of the island of Luzon in the Philippines, historically significant as a major United States Navy base.nounLow
- subimago/ˌsʌbɪˈmeɪɡəʊ/An intermediate winged stage in the life cycle of certain insects (especially mayflies), between the nymph and the adult imago.nounVery rare / Highly technical
- subincision/ˌsʌbɪnˈsɪʒ(ə)n/A ritual or surgical procedure involving the cutting or slitting of the underside of the penis.nounVery Rare / C2
- subindex/ˈsʌbˌɪn.deks/A subordinate or secondary index, particularly one that tracks a specific subset or category within a broader index.nounC1/C2
- subinfeudate/ˌsʌbɪnˈfjuːdeɪt/To grant land to a subordinate tenant under the feudal system, creating a further layer of feudal tenure.verbverb-ambitransitiveVery Low
- subinfeudation/ˌsʌbɪnfjuːˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/The action or practice of granting part of an estate held from a superior lord to a tenant, who then holds it as a subordinate vassal; a subsequent infeudation under a tenant-in-chief.nounRare / Historical / Technical
- subinfeudatory/ˌsʌbɪnˈfjuːdət(ə)ri/relating to or involving subinfeudation; holding land by subinfeudationadjectivenounExtremely Rare / Archaic / Specialized
- subinfluent/ˌsʌbˈɪn.flu.ənt/Having a secondary or minor degree of influence.nounVery Rare
- subinterval/ˌsʌbˈɪn.tə.vəl/A smaller part or division of a larger interval, especially in mathematics or time.nounlow
- subirrigate/ˌsʌbˈɪr.ɪ.ɡeɪt/To water land by causing water to rise upward through the soil from below, typically via a system of underground pipes or channels.verbverb-transitiveVery low / technical
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