English English Dictionary

of Subcontrary

Contrary in an inferior degree.

Having, or being in, a contrary order; -- said of a section of an oblique cone having a circular base made by a plane not parallel to the base, but so inclined to the axis that the section is a circle; applied also to two similar triangles when so placed as to have a common angle at the vertex, the opposite sides not being parallel.

Denoting the relation of opposition between the particular affirmative and particular negative. Of these both may be true and only one can be false.

A subcontrary proposition; a proposition inferior or contrary in a lower degree.

Situated under the coracoid process of the scapula; as, the subcoracoid dislocation of the humerus.

Somewhat cordate; somewhat like a heart in shape.

Situated under a horny part or layer.

Partially horny.

Situated below the costas, or ribs; as, the subcostal muscles.

A subcostal muscle.

One of the principal nervures of the wings of an insect. It is situated next beneath or behind the costal. See Nervure.

Situated under, or on the ventral side of, the cranium; facial.

Occurring beneath a crust or scab; as, a subcrustaceous cicatrization.

Imperfectly crystallized.

Alt. of Subcultrated

Having a form resembling that of a colter, or straight on one side and curved on the other.

Situated under the skin; hypodermic.

Situated under the cuticle, or scarfskin.

Imperfectly cylindrical; approximately cylindrical.