Subextensive
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Having a combined system entropy that is less than the sum of the entropies of the independent systems. not-comparable
"According to Tsallis (1988), the entropy was extensive for T = 1, superextensive for t < 1 and subextensive for t > 1."
- 2 Less than extensive. not-comparable
"Though the subextensive panhysterectomy might be sufficient for the early and small regions, the extensive panhysterectomy is generally performed on the invasive cancer."
- 3 Indicative of but not fully implying. not-comparable
"Well, it's possible to believe being a dog to be subextensive to barking, but it's also possible to believe barking to be subextensive to being a dog."
Example
More examples"According to Tsallis (1988), the entropy was extensive for T = 1, superextensive for t < 1 and subextensive for t > 1."
Etymology
From sub- + extensive.
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