Category:Subaltern

Sub*al"tern, a. Etym: [f. subalterne, ll. subalternus, fr. L. sub Under + alter the one, the other of two. See alter.]

1. Ranked or ranged below; subordinate; inferior; specifically (mil.), ranking as a junior officer; being below the rank of captain; As, a subaltern officer.

2. (logic)

Defn: asserting only a part of what is asserted in a related Proposition. Subaltern genus. (logic) see under genus.

Subaltern Sub*al"tern, n.

1. A person holding a subordinate position; specifically, a Commissioned military officer below the rank of captain.

2. (logic)

Defn: a subaltern proposition. Whately.