subscript

(sub′skript′)

adjective

written below; esp., inferior ()

Origin: L subscriptus, pp. of subscribere, to subscribe

noun

a figure, letter, or symbol written below and to the side of another: in Y and X, 3 and a are subscripts

See subscript in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A distinguishing character or symbol written directly beneath or next to and slightly below a letter or number.

adjective

Written beneath.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin subscrīptus

Origin: , past participle of subscrībere, to subscribe; see subscribe

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