Definition of Subprime

1. Adjective. Less than prime; inferior. ¹

2. Adjective. (US banking) ''(now worldwide)'' Designating a loan (typically at a greater than usual rate of interest) offered to a borrower who is not qualified for other loans (e.g. because of poor credit history). ¹

3. Adjective. (US banking) (dated) Designating a type of commercial lending rate, less than the prime rate, offered to desirable borrowers. ¹

4. Noun. A subprime loan. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Subprime

subposet
subposets
subpostmaster
subpostmasters
subpotencies
subpotency
subpotent
subprefect
subprefects
subprefecture
subprefectures
subprehensile
subpremium
subprimate
subprimates
subprime (current term)
subprimes
subprincipal
subprincipals
subprior
subpriors
subproblem
subproblems
subprocedure
subprocedures
subprocess
subprocesses
subprocessor
subprocessors
subproduct

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