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Subalternate

Subalternate \Sub`al*ter"nate\, n. (Logic) A particular proposition, as opposed to a universal one. See Subaltern, 2.

Subalternate

Subalternate \Sub`al*ter"nate\, a.

  1. Succeeding by turns; successive.

  2. Subordinate; subaltern; inferior.

    All their subalternate and several kinds.
    --Evelyn.

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subalternate

a. 1 Succeeding by turns; successive. 2 Subordinate; subaltern; inferior. n. (context logic English) A particular proposition, as opposed to a universal one.