infraspecific

English

Etymology

From infra- +‎ specific.

Adjective

infraspecific (not comparable)

1. (taxonomy) Pertaining to a taxon at a rank lower than species, such as subspecies (in certain kingdoms only), strains, and varieties.

   Synonym: subspecific

   Holonyms: specific, < generic, < familial

   Meronym: infrasubspecific

Related terms

• infraspecific epithet
• subspecific epithet