English Explanatory Dictionary

subitaneous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Sudden; suddenly done or made.
  2. Immediately developing (as contrasted with e.g. diapausing).

Word forms

subitaneous more subitaneous most subitaneous

Etymology

From Latin subitaneus. Doublet of sudden.

Synonyms

abrupt precipitous spontaneous

Derived words

subitaneously subitaneousness
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