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

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

The subaltern officer hesitated before addressing the general.

Her dissertation examines subalternism through oral histories collected from rural communities, revealing how marginalized groups preserve their own narratives.

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

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