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sub|rep|tion — «suhb REHP shuhn», noun. 1. the suppression of facts in order to obtain something, as ecclesiastical dispensation or preferment. 2. a fallacious or deceptive representation or an inference derived from it. ╂[< Latin subreptiō, ōnis <… … Useful english dictionary
sub|struc|tion — «suhb STRUHK shuhn», noun. an understructure, as of a building; foundation; substructure. ╂[< Latin substrūctiō, ōnis < substruere construct beneath < sub under + struere build] … Useful english dictionary
sub|ven|tion — «suhb VEHN shuhn», noun. 1. money granted to aid or support some cause, institution, or undertaking; subsidy: »A subvention will insure the publication of his doctoral thesis. 2. a) the providing of help, support, or relief. b) an instance of… … Useful english dictionary
sub|duc|tion — «suhb DUHK shuhn», noun. 1. the act or process of taking away or withdrawing; subtraction. 2. Geology. the act or process of subducting: »When two plate margins converge, one plate undergoes subduction, which means that its leading edge buckles… … Useful english dictionary
sub|jec|tion|al — «suhb JEHK shuh nuhl», adjective. 1. having to do with subjection. 2. based upon subjection … Useful english dictionary
sub|jec|tion — «suhb JEHK shuhn», noun. 1. the act or process of bringing under some power or influence; conquering; subjugating: »The subjection of the rebels took years. 2. the condition of being under some power or influence; subjugation: »Women used to live … Useful english dictionary
sub|junc|tion — «suhb JUHNGK shuhn», noun. 1. the act of subjoining. 2. the state of being subjoined. 3. something subjoined. ╂[< Late Latin subjunctiō, ōnis < Latin subjungere; see etym. under subjoin (Cf. ↑subjoin)] … Useful english dictionary
sub|scrip|tion — «suhb SKRIHP shuhn», noun. 1. the act or process of subscribing. 2. a) the money subscribed; contribution: »His subscription to the Fresh Air Fund was $5. b) British. dues for a society, club, or other organization. 3. the right to receive a… … Useful english dictionary
sub|sec|tion — «SUHB SEHK shuhn», noun. a part of a section … Useful english dictionary
sub|sta|tion — «SUHB STAY shuhn», noun. a branch station; subordinate station: »Besides the main post office in our city, there are six substations in outlying areas … Useful english dictionary
