Word: subpatent
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sub
pa
tent
Definition: Less than patent, present but not fully formed or obviously separate from surrounding structures.
Morphemes:
Affix: sub-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: subsidiary, secondary
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub
Language: la
Decoded: sub
Meaning: under
Affix: patent
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Protected by a legal patent.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: patentes lettres
Language: fro
Decoded: patentes lettres
Meaning: document granting an office, privilege, right, etc., or making a decree