subclass
[ suhb-klas, -klahs ]
/ ˈsʌbˌklæs, -ˌklɑs /
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noun
a primary division of a class.
a subordinate class, especially one of persons who lack the rights and privileges of the primary class: a subclass of migrant workers.
Biology. a category of related orders within a class.
verb (used with object)
to place in a subclass.
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British Dictionary definitions for subclass
subclass
/ (ˈsʌbˌklɑːs) /
noun
a principal subdivision of a class
biology a taxonomic group that is a subdivision of a class
maths another name for subset (def. 1)
verb
(tr) to assign to a subclass
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Medical definitions for subclass
subclass
[ sŭb′klăs′ ]
n.
A taxonomic category of ranking between a class and an order.
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Scientific definitions for subclass
subclass
[ sŭb′klăs′ ]
A taxonomic category of related organisms ranking below a class and containing one or more orders.
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