Pronunciation: /sʌbˌskrɪpt/
noun a character or symbol that is written or printed below the line
A1 A subscript is a small number or letter placed slightly below the normal line of text.
A2 In chemistry, a subscript is used to show the number of atoms in a molecule.
B1 Mathematical equations often use subscripts to differentiate between variables.
B2 When writing chemical formulas, subscripts are used to indicate the ratio of elements in a compound.
C1 In programming, subscripts are commonly used to access elements in an array or list.
C2 Scientific notation often includes subscripts to represent significant figures in a measurement.
adjective written or printed below something else
A1 I need help with understanding subscript numbers in math.
A2 The subscript text in the chemical formula indicates the number of atoms.
B1 The subscript font size is too small for easy reading.
B2 She used subscript characters to annotate the data in the report.
C1 The scientific paper required the use of subscript notation for complex equations.
C2 The software allows users to customize subscript formatting for specific needs.
formal In mathematical equations, a subscript is used to denote a variable's position or role.
informal Make sure to include the subscript when writing out the chemical formula.
slang I always forget to add the subscript when typing out the equation.
figurative The subscript in this context symbolizes the hidden meaning behind the words.
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