a. [ L. subnascens, p. pr. of subnasci to grow under; sub under + nasci to be born. ] Growing underneath. [ R. ] Evelyn. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. subjacens, p. pr. of subjacere to lie under; sub under + jacere to lie. ] 1. Lying under or below. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Being in a lower situation, though not directly beneath; as, hills and subjacent valleys. [ 1913 Webster ]