Subclass and Tier

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Subclass noun - (biology) a taxonomic category below a class and above an order.

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Tier and subclass are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tier" instead a noun "Subclass".

Tier noun - One of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic.

Usage example: the bottom tier of entrants

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Subclass and tier are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Subclass" instead a noun "Tier".

Nearby Words: tiered, tiering

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