subjacent
subjacent · more subjacent · most subjacent
Lying beneath or at a lower levelLying beneath or at a lower level; underlying.
/sʌbˈdʒeɪsənt/
» The sedimentary beds contain pebbles of the subjacent granite.
Meaning
1 sensesLying beneath or at a lower level; underlying.
lying nearby but lower
Examples
1 sentencesThe sedimentary beds contain pebbles of the subjacent granite.
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
From Latin subiaceō (“lie beneath”).From Latin subiaceō (“lie beneath”).
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Forms
more subjacent, most subjacent| Comparative | more subjacent Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most subjacent Lesson |
regular
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsRelatedsuperjacent
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form