English to English Dictionary

Subservience

The quality of being overly willing to obey or serve others without questioning authority.

Subset

A set whose elements are all contained within another set.

Subside

To become less intense, violent, or severe; to abate or die down.

Subsidiary

A company controlled by another company.

Subsidiary function

A secondary role, duty, or operation that supports, assists, or supplements a primary function.

Subsidio estatal

A direct financial grant or economic assistance provided by the government to support specific industries, groups, or social welfare programs.

Subsidize

To support financially, especially by means of a government grant or contribution.

Subsidy

A sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business so that the price of a commodity or service may remain low or competitive.

Subsist

To maintain oneself at a minimal level, especially with regard to food or money.

Subsistence

The state of having enough food or money for basic needs.

Substance

A particular kind of matter with uniform properties.

Substance Abuse

The overindulgence in or dependence on an addictive substance, especially alcohol or drugs.