Word Structure

WordHub has a local lexical record for “Subcontrary” with pronunciation and root analysis.

• sub-

  under, below lower in rank; to a lesser degree; forming a division into smaller or less important parts; with less than the normal amount of

  Forms: sub, suc, suf, sug, sum, sup

• contr-

  against, opposite, opposed to, contrary; in music, lower in pitch or register, e.g., contrabassoon

  Forms: contr, contra, contro, counter

• -ary

  a person who, a place where, a thing which, or pertaining to; connected with; having the character of; apparatus -aria: often used to form species, genera, or taxonomic classification in scientific and biological contexts -ariat: -ary + -ate, a collective or class of people associated with a specific role, profession, or social status -arium: a place for

  Forms: ary