subcurrent

English

Etymology

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^[1]:

     This is an unusual election with very strong anti-establishment subcurrents, making predictions problematic.

See also

• subtext
• undercurrent