"subcommand" meaning in All languages combined

See subcommand on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: subcommands [plural]
Etymology: From sub- + command. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|sub|command}} sub- + command Head templates: {{en-noun}} subcommand (plural subcommands)
  1. (military) A command that is subordinate to another.
    Sense id: en-subcommand-en-noun-RJ~PchGu Categories (other): Military Topics: government, military, politics, war
  2. (computing) A command that makes up part of a larger command. Translations (Translations): sous-commande [feminine] (French)
    Sense id: en-subcommand-en-noun-D9-9sNtC Categories (other): Computing, English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with sub-, Entries with translation boxes, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Terms with French translations Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 5 95 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with sub-: 40 60 Disambiguation of Entries with translation boxes: 12 88 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 5 95 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 5 95 Disambiguation of Terms with French translations: 14 86 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences Disambiguation of 'Translations': 5 95

Inflected forms

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