subtype

[ suhb-tahyp ]

noun

1. a subordinate type.
2. a special type included within a more general type.

subtype

/ sʌbˈtɪpɪkəl; ˈsʌbˌtaɪp /

noun

1. a secondary or subordinate type or genre, esp a specific one considered as falling under a general classification

Derived Forms

• subtypical, adjective

Other Words From

• sub·typ·i·cal [suhb-, tip, -i-k, uh, l], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of subtype¹

First recorded in 1860–65; sub- + type

Example Sentences

However, the researchers weren’t able to identify which specific mutations occurred in subtype B to create this new variant.

From Popular-Science

There has always been an alternative to medicating for several subtypes of depression.

From Nautilus

These include some subtypes of depression, as well as schizophrenia, psychosis, bipolar and their neurodevelopmental disorders.

From Nautilus

There are a few subtypes within this design category, and each has small distinctions that will affect which types of homes and designs it’ll excel.

From Popular-Science

Lights and dark trait subtypes of human personality—A multi-study person-centered approach.

From Nautilus

Subtype, sub′tīp, n. a type included in another and more general one.

From Project Gutenberg