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subspace.

A subset of a space which is a space in its own right.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈsʌb.speɪs/
  1. A subset of a space which is a space in its own right.

    countable
  2. Any (often unspecified) method of communicating or travelling faster than light speed.

    uncountable
  3. An alternative dimension or universe, access to or use of which permits faster-than-light travel or communications; hyperspace.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- Latin spatiumbor. Old French espace Anglo-Norman spacebor. Middle English space English space English subspace From sub- + space.

noun/ˈsʌb.speɪs/
  1. The psychological state of the submissive or bottom during sadomasochistic activity.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From sub (“submissive”) + space (“state of mind”).

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