subcurrent

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English

Etymology

From sub- +‎ current.

Noun

subcurrent (plural subcurrents)

  1. A secondary or subsidiary current.
    • 2015 November 7, “And the 2016 Nominees May Be . . .”, in New York Times:
      This is an unusual election with very strong anti-establishment subcurrents, making predictions problematic.

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