subcontract
|sub/con/tract|
B2
/ˈsʌbˌkɒn.trækt/
secondary contract
Etymology
Etymology Information
'subcontract' originates from the Latin prefix 'sub-' meaning 'under' and the word 'contract' from Latin 'contractus', meaning 'drawn together'.
Historical Evolution
'subcontract' evolved from the Middle English 'contract' and the prefix 'sub-' was added to denote a secondary or subordinate contract.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a secondary contract', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a contract assigning some of the obligations of a prior contract to another party.
The company signed a subcontract to handle the logistics.
Synonyms
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