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Noun subscript has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebSubscriptsDefinition:Subscripts refer to small numbers or letters written below the baseline of a line of text. They are used in various contexts to represent mathematical expressions, chemical formulas, footnotes, and more. Examples:As a noun:1. In mathematics, subscripts are used to indicate the position or value of a variable in a sequence. For example, in the sequence {a1, a2, a3, ...}, the subscripts indicate the position of each term. 2. In chemistry, chemical formulas often feature subscripts to denote the number of atoms for each element. For instance, H2O represents two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom in a water molecule. 3. In typography, subscripts are used for footnotes to provide additional information or references at the bottom of a page. As a verb:1. When formatting documents, you can subscript specific characters or numbers to create a subscript effect. For example, by using HTML tags, you can make the number "2" appear as subscript: X2. 2. In coding, you may subscript variables to define different values within a sequence or array. Related Products:Explore related products on Amazon: | ||||
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