subjacent

Definition of Subjacent in English :

1. subjacent

lying nearby but lower

Example Sentences:
'hills and subjacent valleys'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Subjacent

adjective

1.

forming a foundation; underlying

2.

lower than though not directly below

tall peaks and their subjacent valley

adjective

1.

situated directly under or below; underlying

2.

being lower but not directly beneath

adj.

1. Located beneath or below; underlying.

2. Lying at a lower level but not directly beneath.