Word: subclass
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sub
class
Definition: A rank directly below class
Morphemes:
Affix: sub-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: under, beneath
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub
Language: la
Decoded: sub
Meaning: under
Affix: class
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A rank in the classification of organisms, below phylum and above order; a taxon of that rank.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: classis
Language: la
Decoded: classis
Meaning: a class or division of the people, assembly of people, the whole body of citizens called to arms, the army, the fleet, later a class or division in general