substage

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English

Etymology

From sub- +‎ stage.

Noun

substage (plural substages)

  1. The stage, below the main stage of a microscope, to which attachments are fixed.
  2. A stage making up part of a larger stage.
    • 1958, Division of Mines and Geology, Washington, Information circular:
      Which, then, of these glacial substages provided the proper conditions and saw the first population of man in America?
    • 1991, Rusel DeMaria, Zach Meston, Nintendo Games Secrets, volume 2, page 324:
      These passwords will take you to every substage of the game.

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