subject to — likely or able to be affected by (something)
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: likely or able to be affected by (something)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt tuː/
Example Sentences
- My diet plan is subject to my mom's cooking skills.
- All prices are subject to change without notice.
- His weekend plans are always subject to his wife's mood.
subject to
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsʌbdʒɪkt tuː/]
likely or able to be affected by (something)
likely or able to be affected by (something)
She'll object to flaws, choosing only what's perfect to avoid being subject to failure!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'subjectus', past participle of 'subicere' meaning 'to throw under' or 'to place under', combined with the preposition 'to' which indicates direction or relation. The phrase evolved to mean 'under the influence of' or 'likely to be affected by'.
Breakdown
sub- (under) + -ject (throw, from Latin jacere) + to (preposition indicating direction) = subject to (placed under the influence of; likely to be affected by)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My diet plan is subject to my mom's cooking skills.”
“All prices are subject to change without notice.”
“His weekend plans are always subject to his wife's mood.”
“The contract is subject to legal review.”
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