subtemperate

sub·tem·per·ate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhb-tem-per-it]
- /sʌbˈtɛm pər ɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhb-tem-per-it]
- /sʌbˈtɛm pər ɪt/

Definitions of subtemperate word

adjective subtemperate of, relating to, or occurring in the colder parts of the Temperate Zone. 1
adjective subtemperate of or relating to the colder temperate regions 0
adjective subtemperate of or occurring in the colder areas of the temperate zones 0

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Origin of subtemperate

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55; sub- + temperate

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Parts of speech for Subtemperate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Subtemperate

subtemperate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

subtemperate usage trend in Literature

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