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According to the dictionary, the root "script" comes from the Latin word "scriptum," meaning "thing written."
Based on this information, what is the meaning of "subscript"?
a letter or number written before another character
the study of writing letters or numbers
one who writes letters or numbers
a letter or number written below another character
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a letter or number written below another character
"Sub-" means under or below, and "script" means written—so subscript is written below (contrast with superscript).
"Sub-" means under or below, and "script" means written—so subscript is written below (contrast with superscript).
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