Subaltern

/ˈsʌbəltɚn/

noun

  1. A subordinate.

  2. A commissioned officer having a rank below that of captain; a lieutenant or second lieutenant.

  3. A subaltern proposition; a proposition implied by a universal proposition. For example, some crows are black is a subaltern of all crows are black.

adjective

  1. Of a lower rank or position; inferior or secondary; especially ranking as a junior officer, below the rank of captain.

    a subaltern officer

  2. Asserting only a part of what is asserted in a related proposition.

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