verb
subduct
Subduct (verb) means to force something down beneath something else.
verb
1
To force something down beneath something else.
"The upper tectonic plate had been subducting the lower one for millions of years by the time the eruption happened."
2
To slide or sink down underneath something else.
"This tectonic plate had been subducting for millions of years by the time the eruption happened."
3
To take something away, or to leave it out of account.
"He wished to subduct the caveat that he had entered earlier."
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Etymology
From Latin subductus.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of subduct?
"subduct" (verb) means to force something down beneath something else.
What are the different meanings of subduct?
"subduct" has 3 main meanings: 1. To force something down beneath something else; 2. To slide or sink down underneath something else; 3. To take something away, or to leave it out of account.
