How Do You Spell SUBCONTRACT?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌbkəntɹˌakt] (IPA)

The word "subcontract," often used in business and construction contexts, is spelled with a "b" after the "c" - not "sub-contract." The IPA phonetic transcription for "subcontract" is /ˈsʌbˌkɒntrækt/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "u" sound, the second syllable is pronounced with a short "o" sound, and the word ends with a "t" sound. Remembering the correct spelling of "subcontract" can prevent errors in written communication and save time during editing processes.

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SUBCONTRACT Meaning and Definition

  1. A subcontract refers to a legal agreement between two parties, usually individuals or companies, where one party hires another party to perform a specific portion of work or services that were originally assigned to the first party. In this arrangement, the party hiring another is known as the contractor or the party of the first part, while the hired party is called the subcontractor or the party of the second part.

    Subcontracting often occurs in the construction industry, but it can also extend to various other industries such as manufacturing, software development, consulting, and more. The subcontractor is responsible for carrying out a specific task or delivering a particular product within the overall project scope and timeline mutually agreed upon in the subcontracting agreement.

    The subcontract typically outlines the scope of work, specifications, terms, and conditions, including the timeframe, payment terms, confidentiality clauses, dispute resolution procedures, and any other relevant provisions. It also defines the obligations and responsibilities of both parties and often includes provisions that protect the interests of the contractor, such as indemnification clauses and intellectual property rights.

    Subcontracting enables contractors to delegate specific tasks or aspects of the project to more specialized or qualified individuals or companies, thereby benefiting from their expertise. Subcontractors can also benefit from increased opportunities, as they are often specialized in niche areas and can secure work from larger projects that may be beyond their capabilities as a primary contractor.

  2. A contract taken under a previous contract.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SUBCONTRACT

Etymology of SUBCONTRACT

The word "subcontract" is derived from the prefix "sub-", meaning "under" or "below", and the verb "contract", which comes from the Latin word "contractus". "Contractus" is the past participle of "contrahere", which combines "con-" (meaning "together") and "trahere" (meaning "to draw" or "to pull"). Essentially, "contractus" refers to a binding agreement between parties. Therefore, "subcontract" can be understood as a secondary agreement made under an existing contract, where one party delegates a specific portion of the work to another party.

Similar spelling words for SUBCONTRACT

Plural form of SUBCONTRACT is SUBCONTRACTS

Conjugate verb Subcontract

CONDITIONAL

I would subcontract
you would subcontract
he/she/it would subcontract
we would subcontract
they would subcontract

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be subcontracting
you would be subcontracting
he/she/it would be subcontracting
we would be subcontracting
they would be subcontracting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have subcontract
you would have subcontract
he/she/it would have subcontract
we would have subcontract
they would have subcontract

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been subcontracting
you would have been subcontracting
he/she/it would have been subcontracting
we would have been subcontracting
they would have been subcontracting

FUTURE

I will subcontract
you will subcontract
he/she/it will subcontract
we will subcontract
they will subcontract

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be subcontracting
you will be subcontracting
he/she/it will be subcontracting
we will be subcontracting
they will be subcontracting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have subcontracted
you will have subcontracted
he/she/it will have subcontracted
we will have subcontracted
they will have subcontracted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been subcontracting
you will have been subcontracting
he/she/it will have been subcontracting
we will have been subcontracting
they will have been subcontracting

IMPERATIVE

you subcontract
we let´s subcontract

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to subcontract

PAST

I subcontracted
you subcontracted
he/she/it subcontracted
we subcontracted
they subcontracted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was subcontracting
you were subcontracting
he/she/it was subcontracting
we were subcontracting
they were subcontracting

PAST PARTICIPLE

subcontracted

PAST PERFECT

I had subcontracted
you had subcontracted
he/she/it had subcontracted
we had subcontracted
they had subcontracted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been subcontracting
you had been subcontracting
he/she/it had been subcontracting
we had been subcontracting
they had been subcontracting

PRESENT

I subcontract
you subcontract
he/she/it subcontracts
we subcontract
they subcontract

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am subcontracting
you are subcontracting
he/she/it is subcontracting
we are subcontracting
they are subcontracting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

subcontracting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have subcontracted
you have subcontracted
he/she/it has subcontracted
we have subcontracted
they have subcontracted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been subcontracting
you have been subcontracting
he/she/it has been subcontracting
we have been subcontracting
they have been subcontracting
I would have subcontracted
we would have subcontracted
you would have subcontracted
he/she/it would have subcontracted
they would have subcontracted

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