Word: subalternate
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sub
al
ter
nate
Definition: Subaltern; inferior; subordinate.
Morphemes:
Affix: sub-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: subsidiary, secondary
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub
Language: la
Decoded: sub
Meaning: under
Affix: alter
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To affect mentally, as by psychotropic drugs or illness.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: alter
Language: la
Decoded: alter
Meaning: the other
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a rank or office