SUBALTERN
9 letters
11 Scrabble points
/ˈsʌbəltɚn/
Definition of SUBALTERN
noun
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A subordinate.
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A commissioned officer having a rank below that of captain; a lieutenant or second lieutenant.
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A subaltern proposition; a proposition implied by a universal proposition. For example, some crows are black is a subaltern of all crows are black.
adjective
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Of a lower rank or position; inferior or secondary; especially ranking as a junior officer, below the rank of captain.
"a subaltern officer"
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Asserting only a part of what is asserted in a related proposition.
Source: Wiktionary
Word Details
Letters
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Length
9 letters
Scrabble Score
11 points
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