subscript

[ˈsʌbskrɪpt]

subscript Definition

• 1. a character or symbol written or printed below the line
• 2. a subscript letter, figure, or symbol

Using subscript: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "subscript" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  In chemistry, a subscript is used to indicate the number of atoms in a molecule.

• Example

  The chemical formula for water is H2O, where the 2 is a subscript.

• Example

  In mathematics, subscripts are used to denote indices or powers of a number or variable.

subscript Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for subscript

• inferior
• lower
• smaller

Antonyms for subscript

• superior
• upper

Phrases with subscript

• subscript notation

  a method of writing mathematical expressions in which symbols or numbers are written below and to the right of other symbols or numbers

  Example

  The equation was written in subscript notation, making it easier to read.

• subscript letter

  a letter written or printed below the line

  Example

  The subscript letter 'i' is commonly used to denote the index of summation.

• subscript symbol

  a symbol written or printed below the line

  Example

  The subscript symbol '2' is used to indicate the second element in a series.

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Summary: subscript in Brief

A 'subscript' [ˈsʌbskrɪpt] is a character or symbol written or printed below the line, often used in chemistry and mathematics to denote the number of atoms in a molecule or indices or powers of a number or variable. It can be a subscript letter, figure, or symbol, such as the '2' in H2O. The term 'subscript notation' refers to a method of writing mathematical expressions in which symbols or numbers are written below and to the right of other symbols or numbers.