In traditional syllogistic logic, a subalternate asserts that some members of a class satisfy the predicate rather than claiming the predicate of the whole class.

The garden's subalternate rows of flowers created a rhythmic pattern across the beds.

The subalternates reported their findings to the captain after the reconnaissance mission.

The motifs appear subalternately beneath the main theme, creating a delicate counterpoint.

The subaltern officer hesitated before addressing the general.

The subaltern completed the report before the meeting and handed it to their superior.

The captain addressed his subalterns before the mission, emphasizing caution and coordination.

The subalternating arrangement of the petals gave the flower a unique asymmetry.

In his lecture on medieval logic, the professor explained how various subalternations connect universal and particular propositions.

The subalternation of regional offices, mandated by the corporate restructuring, curtailed their autonomy.