: a category in biological classification ranking below a class and above an order
b
: subsetsense 1
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThat reflects the long-running theory that the next subclass would probably use a green color, given the existing palette so far. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 But the key components are simply the subclass tree, the separated melee bindings, Wormgod and the shotgun. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021 And some number of those should be excited that the game is finally bringing a new subclass out for the first time since launch, the Glaivier. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022 And it’s a female-only subclass, given that Lost Ark weirdly divides most of these up by gender. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022 To access your subclass settings, go into the menu at the top left of your character menu. Boone Ashworth, Wired, 21 Feb. 2022 How these operate varies depending on your class and subclass. Boone Ashworth, Wired, 21 Feb. 2022 But another subclass of VTOL is beginning to emerge with even more interesting possibilities for the years ahead: The high-speed VTOL or HSVTOL. J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2021 The game has also moved toward making elemental affinity on weapons more important, given the rise of elemental well builds and the rework of many exotics to require weapons that match your subclass type. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2021 See More
Word History
First Known Use
1720, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
subclass
noun
sub·class ˈsəb-ˌklas
: a category in biological classification ranking below a class and above an order