subjectable

sub·ject

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noun, adjective suhb-jikt; verb suh b-jekt]
- /noun, adjective ˈsʌb dʒɪkt; verb səbˈdʒɛkt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noun, adjective suhb-jikt; verb suh b-jekt]
- /noun, adjective ˈsʌb dʒɪkt; verb səbˈdʒɛkt/

Definitions of subjectable word

noun subjectable that which forms a basic matter of thought, discussion, investigation, etc.: a subject of conversation. 1
noun subjectable a branch of knowledge as a course of study: He studied four subjects in his first year at college. 1
noun subjectable a motive, cause, or ground: a subject for complaint. 1
noun subjectable the theme of a sermon, book, story, etc. 1
noun subjectable the principal melodic motif or phrase in a musical composition, especially in a fugue. 1
noun subjectable an object, scene, incident, etc., chosen by an artist for representation, or as represented in art. 1

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Origin of subjectable

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; (adj.) < Latin subjectus placed beneath, inferior, open to inspection, orig. past participle of subicere to throw or place beneath, make subject, equivalent to sub- sub- + -jec-, combining form of jacere to throw + -tus past participle suffix; replacing Middle English suget < Old French < Latin, as above; (noun) < Late Latin subjectum grammatical or dialectical subject, noun use of neuter of subjectus; replacing Middle English suget, as above; (v.) < Latin subjectāre, frequentative of subicere; replacing Middle English suget(t)en < Old French sugetter < Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Subjectable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Subjectable

subjectable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

subjectable usage trend in Literature

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