subrace
- noun
- /ˈsʌbˌreɪs/
- Jargon
- The novel describes a hidden subrace of elves living deep within the enchanted forest.
Examples
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Choosing a subrace can affect your character's skills and appearance in many role-playing games.
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In the game, each subrace of dwarves has its own special abilities and history.
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The game features multiple subraces of elves.
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Each subrace has its own unique abilities.
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In the game, players can choose between various subraces of elves, each with its own unique abilities.
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The fantasy world is populated by many subraces, such as fire and water elementals, each possessing special powers.
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Creating a character with a specific subrace allows players to enjoy different traits and skills in the role-playing game.
Synonyms
A smaller part of a larger group that has its own role or feature
A more specific category inside a larger group, like a kind of virus
A group within a larger population that share similar traits
A smaller group inside a larger group that shares certain features
A group of related plants or animals below a tribe in biology
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Subrace comes from the parts sub- ('under' or 'part of') and race ('group'). So a subrace is like a smaller group inside a larger group — for example, a type of elf or dwarf in games and stories that has its own special traits.