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Exam: SAT (English)

subsequence

IPA: //ˈsʌbˌsiːkwəns//

KK: /sʌbˈsiːkwəns/

noun

Definition: A series of elements that appear in the same order as they do in another larger series, but not necessarily consecutively.

Example: In mathematics, a subsequence can be derived from a sequence by removing some elements without changing the order of the remaining elements.

subsequently

IPA: //səbˈsɛkwəntli//

KK: /sʌbˈsɛkwəntli/

adverb

Definition: This word is used to indicate that something happens after a particular event or time, often as a result of it.

Example: She finished her homework and subsequently went out to play with her friends.

subset

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌsɛt/

KK: /sʌbˌsɛt/

noun

Definition: A group of items that are part of a larger group.

Example: The numbers 2, 4, and 6 form a subset of the even numbers.

subskill

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌskɪl/

KK: /sʌbˌskɪl/

noun

Definition: A specific ability or talent that is part of a larger skill or competency.

Example: Learning to play the piano involves developing several subskills, such as reading music and finger placement.

subspace

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌspeɪs/

KK: /sʌbˌspeɪs/

noun

Definition: A smaller part of a larger space that still has its own structure and properties.

Example: In mathematics, a subspace can be used to simplify complex problems by focusing on a smaller area.

subtest

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌtɛst/

KK: /sʌbˌtɛst/

noun

Definition: A smaller test that is included within a larger test, often used to measure specific skills or abilities.

Example: The psychologist administered a subtest to evaluate the child's reading comprehension.

subtopic

IPA: //ˈsʌbˌtɒpɪk//

KK: /sʌbˈtɑpɪk/

noun

Definition: A smaller topic that is part of a larger main topic.

Example: In our discussion, we will cover several subtopics related to climate change.

subtract

IPA: //səbˈtrækt//

KK: /səbˈtrækt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take one number away from another number in math.

Example: If you subtract five from ten, you get five.

transitive verb

Definition: To take away a number or amount from another number or amount.

Example: If you subtract five from ten, you get five.

subtracter

IPA: //səbˈtræktər//

KK: /səb'træktər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that takes away a number or amount from another number or amount.

Example: The subtracter in the math problem helped us find the answer by taking away the smaller number from the larger one.

subtrahend

IPA: //səbˈtræhɛnd//

KK: /sʌbtrəˌhɛnd/

noun

Definition: A number that is taken away from another number in a subtraction operation.

Example: In the equation 10 - 4 = 6, the number 4 is the subtrahend.

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