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subscript

UK/'sʌbskript/US
A2

Definitions

n.

A letter, number, or symbol written below the normal line of text.

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Root Breakdown

Root-derived
sub-under, below
+
scriptwrite, scratch
=subscript

A subscript is writing placed under the normal writing line.

Root script still carries 46 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.subscript number下标数字
  • 2.subscript text下标文字
  • 3.[subscript format]下标格式
  • 4.[subscript notation]下标符号

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    In H2O, the 2 is written as a subscript.

Easily Confused

Subscript is below the line; superscript is above the line.

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