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subdwarf

subdwarf

9.9
Relating to a small faint star that is dimmer than a dwarf star
  • adjective
  • /sʌbˈdwɔrf/
  • Specialized
: subenano
  • Many subdwarf stars are difficult to detect because of their low brightness.

Examples

  • The subdwarf star emitted very little light.

  • A subdwarf companion was discovered orbiting a more massive star in the binary system.

  • The astronomer identified a subdwarf star in the outer region of the galaxy.

  • Many astronomers study subdwarf stars to understand their properties.

  • The astronomer identified a subdwarf star in the outer region of the galaxy.

  • Many subdwarf stars are difficult to detect because of their low brightness.

  • A subdwarf companion was discovered orbiting a more massive star in the binary system.

Antonyms

giant
  • Specialized
16 8.8

A very large bright star near the end of its life

Surface Forms

subdwarf positive

Morphology

subdwarf = dwarf (transparent) = sub + dwarf

Adjectival use is a straightforward derivation from 'sub-' + 'dwarf' indicating relation to a subdwarf star.

Etymology

Subdwarf (adjective) comes from sub- 'under' and dwarf, and it describes something that is 'like' a subdwarf star — having the small, low-brightness quality of a very faint star.