Subalternate

//səˈbɔːltə(ɹ)nət// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A particular proposition, as opposed to a universal one.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Succeeding by turns; successive.
  2. 2
    Subaltern; inferior; subordinate.

    "[S]uch as are Sative and Hortenſial ſubalternate to the other; [...]"

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"[S]uch as are Sative and Hortenſial ſubalternate to the other; [...]"

Etymology

From sub- + alternate.

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