Subaltern
/ˈsʌbəltɚn/
noun
A subordinate.
A commissioned officer having a rank below that of captain; a lieutenant or second lieutenant.
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
Of a lower rank or position; inferior or secondary; especially ranking as a junior officer, below the rank of captain.
“a subaltern officer”
Asserting only a part of what is asserted in a related proposition.