subclass
noun
sub·class
ˈsəb-ˌklas 
: a primary division of a class: such as
a
: a category in biological classification ranking below a class and above an order
b
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Trump’s case goes to the Supreme Court later this month, and depending on the outcome, a new subclass of Americans could be created — born here, but never fully belonging.
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Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
With feats being fully integrated, everyone has choices to make for their character beyond their subclass now.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
That general group breaks down into two more-specific subclasses based on size: 60% and 65%.
—PC Magazine, 10 May 2025
Radio quasars are the subclass of black holes that produce the most powerful energy and jets.
—David Garofalo, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
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Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
With feats being fully integrated, everyone has choices to make for their character beyond their subclass now.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
That general group breaks down into two more-specific subclasses based on size: 60% and 65%.
—PC Magazine, 10 May 2025
Radio quasars are the subclass of black holes that produce the most powerful energy and jets.
—David Garofalo, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Subclass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subclass. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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subclass
noun
sub·class
ˈsəb-ˌklas
: a category in biological classification ranking below a class and above an order
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