English to English Dictionary

Subcontracting

The practice of assigning a part of an obligation, project, or contract to an outside third party.

Subculture

A cultural group within a larger culture, often having beliefs or interests differing from those of the larger culture.

Subdeb

A young girl who is almost old enough to make her formal debut into upper-class society as a debutante.

Subdivision

A division of a part of something into smaller parts.

Subdue

To conquer or bring under control by force.

Subdued

Quiet and controlled; not aggressive or intense.

Subduer

A person or thing that subdues; one who conquers or brings under control.

Subduing

To bring under control, especially by force.

Subgingival

Situated or occurring beneath the gingiva, or gum line.

Subject

A branch of knowledge studied in a school, college, or university.

Subject-to-Change

Indicating that something may be altered or modified in the future.

Subjectify

To make subjective; to treat or interpret something in a way that is influenced by personal feelings, opinions, or tastes rather than objective facts.