substage

sub·stage

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhb-steyj]
- /ˈsʌbˌsteɪdʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhb-steyj]
- /ˈsʌbˌsteɪdʒ/

Definitions of substage word

noun substage the component part of a microscope below the stage, for supporting a condenser, mirror, or other accessories. 1
noun substage the part of a microscope below the stage, usually consisting of an adjustable assembly holding a condenser lens for illuminating the specimen 0
noun substage any subdivision or part of a stage 0
noun substage the part of a microscope located below the stage to which a mirror, light, etc. can be attached 0

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Origin of substage

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60; sub- + stage

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Parts of speech for Substage

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

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substage popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

substage usage trend in Literature

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