SUBALTERN
/ˈsʌbəltɚn/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of SUBALTERN
A subordinate.
A commissioned officer having a rank below that of captain; a lieutenant or second lieutenant.
A subaltern proposition; a proposition implied by a universal proposition. For example, some crows are black is a subaltern of all crows are black.
Of a lower rank or position; inferior or secondary; especially ranking as a junior officer, below the rank of captain.
"a subaltern officer"
Asserting only a part of what is asserted in a related proposition.
Examples of SUBALTERN in a Sentence
- "a subaltern officer"
Word Details
Is SUBALTERN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SUBALTERN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SUBALTERN uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SUBALTERN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | u | b | a | l | t | e | r | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SUBALTERN
100 words from the letters in SUBALTERN
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How to Use SUBALTERN in Word Games
SUBALTERN is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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