Subspecific

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    pertaining to a subspecies. (See Usage notes.) not-comparable
  2. 2
    infraspecific. (See Usage notes.) not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms
infraspecific

Etymology

From sub- + specific.

Related phrases

subspecific epithetsubspecific name

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