subject

subject: I. noun Etymology: Middle English suget, subget, from Anglo-French, from Latin subjectus one under authority & subjectum subject of a proposition, from masculine & neuter respectively of subjectus, past participle of subicere to subject, literally, to throw under, from sub- + jacere to throw — more at jet Date: 14th century 1. one that is placed under authority or control: as a. vassal b. (1) one subject to a monarch and governed by the monarch's law (2) one who lives in the territory of, enjoys the protection of, and owes allegiance to a sovereign power or state 2. a. that of which a quality, attribute, or relation may be affirmed or in which it may inhere b. substratum; especially material or essential substance c. the mind, ego, or agent of whatever sort that sustains or assumes the form of thought or consciousness 3. a. a department of knowledge or learning b. motive, cause c. (1) one that is acted on <
the helpless subject of their cruelty
> (2) an individual whose reactions or responses are studied (3) a dead body for anatomical study and dissection d. (1) something concerning which something is said or done <
the subject of the essay
> (2) something represented or indicated in a work of art e. (1) the term of a logical proposition that denotes the entity of which something is affirmed or denied; also the entity denoted (2) a word or word group denoting that of which something is predicated f. the principal melodic phrase on which a musical composition or movement is based Synonyms: see citizen • subjectless adjective II. adjective Date: 14th century 1. owing obedience or allegiance to the power or dominion of another 2. a. suffering a particular liability or exposure <
subject to temptation
> b. having a tendency or inclination ; prone <
subject to colds
> 3. contingent on or under the influence of some later action <
the plan is subject to discussion
> Synonyms: see liable III. transitive verb Date: 14th century 1. a. to bring under control or dominion ; subjugate b. to make (as oneself) amenable to the discipline and control of a superior 2. to make liable ; predispose 3. to cause or force to undergo or endure (something unpleasant, inconvenient, or trying) <
was subjected to constant verbal abuse
> • subjection noun

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Subdue, control, bring under rule, make submissive, make subordinate, Underneath, beneath, placed under, subjacent, Dependant, subordinate, person owing allegiance / Enslave, enthrall, Subservient, subjected, subordinate, inferior, in bondage, under the lash, under one's thumb, under one's command, at one's command, at one's beck or call, at one's mercy, Topic, theme, thesis, point, matter, subject-matter, matter in hand, object-matter / Expose, make liable, Submissive, obedient, Hero, person treated of / Submit, refer, make accountable, Exposed, liable, prone, disposed, obnoxious, Subject-term, leading term, nominative / Make subservient, Corpse, dead body, carcass, body for dissection, cadaver / Cause to undergo, Substance / Recipient, object, case, patient / Experiencing mind / Mind, thinking being, conscious being, conscious subject, self, ego, me

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Subject — may refer to: *An area of interest, also called a topic meaning , thing you are talking or discussing about . It can also be termed as the area of discussion . See Lists of topics and Lists of basic topics. **An area of knowledge; **The focus of… … Wikipedia
subject — n 1 *citizen, national Antonyms: sovereign 2 Subject, matter, subject matter, argument, topic, text, theme, motive, motif, leitmotiv can mean the basic idea or the principal object of thought or attention in a discourse or artistic composition.… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Subject — Sub*ject , n. [From L. subjectus, through an old form of F. sujet. See {Subject}, a.] 1. That which is placed under the authority, dominion, control, or influence of something else. [1913 Webster] 2. Specifically: One who is under the authority… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
subject — [sub′jikt, sub′jekt΄; ] for v. [ səb jekt′] adj. [ME suget < OFr < L subjectus, pp. of subjicere, to place under, put under, subject < sub , under + jacere, to throw: see JET1] 1. under the authority or control of, or owing allegiance to … English World dictionary
subject — sub·ject / səb ˌjekt/ n: the person upon whose life a life insurance policy is written and upon whose death the policy is payable: insured compare beneficiary b, policyholder Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster … Law dictionary
Subject — Sub*ject , a. [OE. suget, OF. souzget, sougit (in which the first part is L. subtus below, fr. sub under), subgiet, subject, F. sujet, from L. subjectus lying under, subjected, p. p. of subjicere, subicere, to throw, lay, place, or bring under;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Subject — Sub*ject , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Subjected}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Subjecting}.] 1. To bring under control, power, or dominion; to make subject; to subordinate; to subdue. [1913 Webster] Firmness of mind that subjects every gratification of sense to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Subject-to — is a way of purchasing property when there is an existing lien (i.e., Mortgage, Deed of Trust). It is defined as: Acquiring ownership to a property from a seller without paying off the existing liens secured against the property. It is a way of… … Wikipedia
subject to — 1》 likely or prone to be affected by (something bad). → subject subject to conditionally upon. → subject … English new terms dictionary
subject — [adj] at the mercy of; answerable accountable, apt, at one’s feet*, bound by, captive, collateral, conditional, contingent, controlled, dependent, directed, disposed, enslaved, exposed, governed, in danger of, inferior, liable, likely, obedient,… … New thesaurus
subject — ► NOUN 1) a person or thing that is being discussed, studied, or dealt with. 2) a branch of knowledge studied or taught. 3) Grammar the word or words in a sentence that name who or what performs the action of the verb. 4) a member of a state… … English terms dictionary

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