subspecific

[ suhb-spuh-sif-ik ]

adjective
  1. of, relating to, or of the nature of a subspecies.

  2. less than specific.

Origin of subspecific

1
First recorded in 1865–70; sub- + specific

Other words from subspecific

  • sub·spe·cif·i·cal·ly, adverb

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