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subscript Meaning & Definition

Q: What is the plural of subscript?

The plural of subscript is subscripts.

Q: What is the past tense of subscript?

The past tense of subscript is subscripted. The present participle is subscripting.

/ˈsʌbskɹɪpt/

What Does Subscript Mean?

Subscript is used as a noun meaning A type of lettering form written lower than the things around it. It is also used to mean An index into an array or hash. As a verb, it means To provide with a subscript. As an adjective, it means Written underneath.

Word Facts for Subscript

Part of speech	noun, verb, adjective
Pronunciation	//ˈsʌbskɹɪpt//
Syllables	1
Synonyms	inferior
Antonyms	adscript, superscript and superior
Plural	subscripts
Verb forms	subscripts, subscripting, subscripted

Subscript Definition (Noun)

A type of lettering form written lower than the things around it.
In chemical formulas the number of atoms in a molecule is written as a subscript, so we write H2O for water which has two atoms of hydrogen for each one of oxygen.
An index into an array or hash.

Subscript as a Verb

To provide with a subscript.
To convert to a subscript form.
To access (an array element) by its index.

Subscript as an Adjective

Written underneath.

Noun

A numerical index into an array.

Verb

(of a variable) To provide with a subscript.
(of a text) To convert to a subscript form.

Synonyms of Subscript

inferior

Subscript synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Subscript

adscript superscript superior

Subscript in a Sentence

In chemical formulas the number of atoms in a molecule is written as a subscript, so we write H2O for water which has two atoms of hydrogen for each one of oxygen.

Word Forms & Grammar

subscript (plural subscripts)

subscript (third-person singular simple present subscripts, present participle subscripting, simple past and past participle subscripted)

subscript (not comparable)

Origin of Subscript

From sub- + script.

How to Pronounce Subscript

You say subscript as //ˈsʌbskɹɪpt//. It has 1 syllable.

Questions People Ask About Subscript

Is subscript a noun or a verb?

Subscript is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an adjective.

What is another word for subscript?

Close synonyms of subscript are inferior. See the full list of subscript synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of subscript?

Antonyms of subscript include adscript, superscript and superior.

What is the plural of subscript?

The plural of subscript is subscripts.

What is the past tense of subscript?

The past tense of subscript is subscripted. The present participle is subscripting.