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subscript

/ˈsʌb.skrɪpt/

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adjective

C1formalcommonIT/ˈsʌb.skrɪpt/

Relating to a character, symbol, or text set slightly below the normal line of type, often used in mathematical or chemical formulas.

  • 🇷🇺Относящийся к символу, знаку или тексту, расположенному немного ниже обычной строки текста, часто используемому в математических или химических формулах.
  1. Positioned below the baseline B2 formal

    Written or printed below and to one side of another character, typically used in mathematical or chemical notation.

    • In the formula H₂O, the '2' is a subscript character.
    • The subscript 'n' in the sequence a₁, a₂, aₙ indicates the term number.
    • Chemical formulas often use subscripts to show the number of atoms.

    🇷🇺Подстрочный

    Synonyms: inferior

    Antonyms: superiorsuperscript

  • more subscript comparative form
  • most subscript superlative form

noun

C1formalcommontechnical/ˈsʌb.skrɪpt/

A character, letter, or symbol that is set or printed slightly below the normal line of text, often used in mathematical or chemical notation.

  • 🇷🇺Символ, буква или знак, расположенный или напечатанный немного ниже обычной строки текста, часто используемый в математических или химических обозначениях.
  1. Subscript character B2 formal

    A character, number, or symbol that is set slightly below the normal line of text, often used in mathematical or chemical formulas.

    • In the formula H₂O, the '2' is a subscript.
    • The subscript in 'x₁' indicates the first variable.
    • When typing chemical equations, use a subscript for the number of atoms.

    🇷🇺Подстрочный знак

    Synonyms: inferiorsub

    Antonyms: superscript

  • subscripts plural form
  • subscripts' possessive plural form
  • subscript's possessive singular form