subtype

[ suhb-tahyp ]

noun

1. a subordinate type.
2. a special type included within a more general type.

subtype

/ sʌbˈtɪpɪkəl; ˈsʌbˌtaɪp /

noun

1. a secondary or subordinate type or genre, esp a specific one considered as falling under a general classification

Derived Forms

• subtypical, adjective

Other Words From

• sub·typ·i·cal [suhb-, tip, -i-k, uh, l], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of subtype¹

First recorded in 1860–65; sub- + type

Example Sentences

It is particularly striking that the distribution of these subtypes changes with increasing aggressive of tumors.

From Science Daily

There was no shortage of available data to search for patterns in malformations and symptoms to identify subtypes for which treatment protocols could be devised.

From Science Daily

"AI programs can help determine quickly what type of disease it is, what subtype of tumor and what particular grade it is, in addition to helping track the progress of a lesion during treatment."

From Science Daily

In addition, she said, the county is working within the community to subtype flu specimens collected in health clinics and hospitals specimens “to see if there are potential H5N1 human cases.”

From Los Angeles Times

However, when one digs deeper into the world of empaths, there are different subtypes.

From Salon