subalpine Meaning & Definition
ˌsəb-ˈal-ˌpīn
What Does Subalpine Mean?
Subalpine is used as an adjective meaning of or relating to the region about the foot and lower slopes of the Alps. It is also used to mean of, relating to, or inhabiting high upland slopes and especially the zone just below the timberline.
Subalpine: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌsəb-ˈal-ˌpīn/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | alpestrine and upland |
| Comparative / superlative | more subalpine, most subalpine |
| First known use | 1656 |
Subalpine Definition (Adjective)
- of or relating to the region about the foot and lower slopes of the Alps
- of, relating to, or inhabiting high upland slopes and especially the zone just below the timberline
Synonyms of Subalpine
Subalpine synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
subalpine
subalpine (comparative more subalpine, superlative most subalpine)
Origin of Subalpine
From sub- + Alpine.
First Known Use
circa 1656
Pronouncing Subalpine
You say subalpine as /ˌsəb-ˈal-ˌpīn/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (al).
Questions People Ask About Subalpine
What part of speech is subalpine?
Subalpine is an adjective.
What is another word for subalpine?
Words with a similar meaning to subalpine include alpestrine and upland. See the full list of subalpine synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of subalpine?
The comparative form is more subalpine and the superlative form is most subalpine.