sub

under

Spelled sub · sub 'under, beneath'

Latin sub means under: subdue puts under control, subvert turns from below, and substantial things stand on an underlying base.

Words built from it

subtle — not obvious, delicate
sub- (under) + til (fine weave)
subdue — to overcome or bring under control
sub- (from under) + duc (lead)
subsequent — coming after something in time
sub- (after) + sequ (follow)
substantial — large in size or importance
sub- (under) + stan (stand)
subvert — to undermine the power of an established system
sub- (under) + vert (turn)
substantiate — to provide evidence to support a claim
sub- (under) + stan (stand)