Subtype Meaning
/sˈʌˌbtaɪp/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA group of specific things within a larger, more general group.
nounThe data type represented by a subclass.
Sentence Examples
Dima actually thought that midget porn is some subtype of child porn.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Breast cancer has a common ____ called ductal carcinoma that starts in milk ducts.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The researchers identified a specific ____ of the virus that seemed to be more resistant to treatment.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- English type English subtype From sub- + type.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Highly pathogenic bird flu (HPAI) is of rising concern to epidemiologists. The US National Library of Medicine lists H5N9 as a subtype avian influenza virus."
— 2025 January 27, Edward Helmore, “First outbreak of rare bird flu strain reported at California poultry farm”, in The Guardian, archived from the original on 25 Mar 2025:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Breast cancer has a common ____ called ductal carcinoma that starts in milk ducts.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The researchers identified a specific ____ of the virus that seemed to be more resistant to treatment.