subsatellite en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- Latin satellitemlbor. Middle French satelliteder. English satellite English subsatellite From sub- + satellite.
Meanings
- A component of a satellite that is released once in orbit
- (qualifier:celestial dynamics) A satellite that orbits another satellite
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sub-satellite | alternative | lexicographic | |
| subsatellites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hyponyms
submoon · moonmoon · tertiary planet · sub-moon
Synonyms
subsat · submoon · moonmoon · sub-moon · sub-sat · tertiary planet