subjacent
[adjective]
Synonyms: inferior, lesser, low, lower, nether, under

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Antonyms: superjacent

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subjacent adjective. [sǝb'dʒeɪs(ǝ)nt] L16.
[Latin subjacent- pres. ppl stem of subjacere, formed as SUB- + jacere lie down: see -ENT.]
1. Situated (immediately) underneath or below; underlying. L16.

2. Lying or situated at a lower level, at or near the base of a mountain etc. M17.

3. Taking place underneath or below. rare. M19.

■ subjacency noun the quality or state of being subjacent L19.

■ subjacently adverb L19.

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