English Explanatory Dictionary

suborder

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A taxonomic category below order and above infraorder.
  2. A secondary or subsidiary order (purchase request).
  3. Synonym of subordering.
verb
  1. To arrange in a secondary order.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

suborder suborders subordering subordered

Etymology

From sub- + order.

Synonyms

subordo subordering
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