sub·alternate | \ (¦)səb+ \
Definition of subalternate
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : inferior in quality or status : subordinate a subalternate art a study subalternate to his earlier work
2
[sub- + alternate] : nearly alternate but with a tendency to become opposite
the secondary lateral veins of a pinnate leaf are often subalternate
subalternate
noun\ " \
Definition of subalternate (Entry 2 of 2)
: a particular logical proposition that follows by immediate inference from a universal one of like quality and identical terms
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on subalternate
What made you want to look up subalternate? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Slippery Words Quiz—Changing with the Times
- What is an earlier meaning of nice?
Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
- Slippery Words Quiz—Changing with the Times
Do you know these earlier meanings of words?
Take the quiz - Words of Snow and Ice Quiz
A selection of words from the chillier parts of t...
Take the quiz - True or False?
Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something a...
Take the quiz - Word Winder's CrossWinder Play the game
Share subalternate