subclass
noun
sub·class
ˈsəb-ˌklas 
: a primary division of a class: such as
a
: a category in biological classification ranking below a class and above an order
b
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All of the additional subclasses will change the way players engage with the game, with the Oathbreaker Knight getting unique voice lines and reactivity for Oathbreakers.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Finally, the game will get 12 additional subclasses, one for every base class in the game.
—Ash Parrish, The Verge, 27 Nov. 2024
This book details the courts of the shadow fey, allowing players access to new races, subclasses, magic items and other player options.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
The Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa (also referred to as subclass 417 visas) are granted to passport holders from 19 countries or regions.
—Sara Andrade, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2024
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Finally, the game will get 12 additional subclasses, one for every base class in the game.
—Ash Parrish, The Verge, 27 Nov. 2024
This book details the courts of the shadow fey, allowing players access to new races, subclasses, magic items and other player options.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
The Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa (also referred to as subclass 417 visas) are granted to passport holders from 19 countries or regions.
—Sara Andrade, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2024
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subclass
noun
sub·class
ˈsəb-ˌklas
: a category in biological classification ranking below a class and above an order
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