"sub-light" meaning in English

See sub-light in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: sub- + light Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|sub|light}} sub- + light Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} sub-light (not comparable)
  1. (science fiction) At less than the speed of light. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Light, Relativity, Science fiction Synonyms: sublight

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