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

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

If a test shows that a person has the flu, subsequent screening — including genetic subtyping — could eventually determine whether it is bird flu.

From Los Angeles Times

If a test shows that a person has the flu, subsequent screening — including genetic subtyping — could eventually determine whether a person has bird flu.

From Los Angeles Times

"There are also over a hundred different subtypes so getting a diagnosis can be difficult," he said.

From BBC