English Explanatory Dictionary

subspace

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A subset of a space which is a space in its own right.
  2. Any (often unspecified) method of communicating or travelling faster than light speed.
  3. An alternative dimension or universe, access to or use of which permits faster-than-light travel or communications; hyperspace.
noun
  1. The psychological state of the submissive or bottom during sadomasochistic activity.

Pronunciation

/ˈsʌb.speɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-subspace.wav

Word forms

subspace subspaces sub space sub-space

Etymology

From sub- + space.

Synonyms

bottomspace

Derived words

cyclic subspace eigensubspace invariant subspace linear subspace subspace topology
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