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subgoal

subgoal noun: a lesser goal that forms part of a greater goal.

Noun

subgoal (plural subgoals)

  1. A lesser goal that forms part of a greater goal.

Forms of subgoal

pluralsubgoals

Origin of subgoal

From sub- + goal.

Questions about subgoal

What does subgoal mean?
Subgoal means a lesser goal that forms part of a greater goal.
What part of speech is subgoal?
Subgoal is a noun.
What is the plural of subgoal?
The plural of subgoal is subgoals.

Words near subgoal in the dictionary

  1. subglottis
  2. subglumaceous
  3. subgluteal
  4. subglutinol
  5. subglutinols
  6. subgoal
  7. subgoals
  8. subgod
  9. subgods
  10. subgoverness
  11. subgovernesses

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