I. ˈsəbzˌkript, -bˌsk- noun
Etymology: Latin subscriptus, past participle of subscribere to write underneath
: something written below (as a subscript sign or letter) ; especially : a subscript character affixed to a symbol to distinguish it in its class
II. adjective
Etymology: Latin subscriptus, past participle of subscribere
: written below or beneath: as
a. : being a usually smaller character printed or written immediately below another character
the subscript cedilla of ç
b. : being a usually smaller character printed or written lower than but not immediately below another
the subscript 2 of H 2 O
— compare adscript , superscript