Subtransverse
adj
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Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Almost or imperfectly transverse. not-comparable
"Although it does not have a patent contact with the larger portion of the rostrum, the plane of the anterior breakage is subtransverse, and we suspect it would have articulated within 5–25 cm of a gap with the larger portion (Fig 11)."
Example
More examples"Although it does not have a patent contact with the larger portion of the rostrum, the plane of the anterior breakage is subtransverse, and we suspect it would have articulated within 5–25 cm of a gap with the larger portion (Fig 11)."
Etymology
From sub- + transverse.
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