subspecies
Translation
subspecies
Examples
This is a rare subspecies of tiger.
This is a rare subspecies of tiger.
Grammar Patterns
a subspecies of ((sth.)) a taxonomic category that ranks below species This is a subspecies of the gray wolf.
Similar Words
Synonyms: variety, race, breed
Etymology
From the prefix 'sub-' (under) and 'species' (kind). It signifies a taxonomic rank below species.
Memory Tips
Think of 'sub-' as in 'submarine' (under the sea). A subspecies is a classification 'under' a species.