Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - sub-

sʌb prefix (also sucbefore c, sufbefore f, sugbefore g, supbefore p, surbefore r, susbefore c, p, t) 1 at or to or from a lower position (subordinate; submerge; subtract; subsoil). 2 secondary or inferior in rank or position (subclass; subcommittee; sub-lieutenant; subtotal). 3 somewhat, nearly; more or less (subacid; subarctic; subaquatic). 4 (forming verbs) denoting secondary action (subdivide; sublet). 5 denoting support (subvention). 6 Chem. (of a salt) basic (subacetate). [from or after L subf. sub under, close to, towards]