As nouns the difference between configuration and subconfiguration

is that configuration is form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing's shape; figure; form factor while subconfiguration is a subset of a configuration.

As nouns the difference between subordinate and subconfiguration

is that subordinate is (one who is subordinate) One who is subordinate while subconfiguration is a subset of a configuration.

As an adjective subordinate

is placed in a lower class, rank, or position.

As a verb subordinate

is to make subservient.

In physics|lang=en terms the difference between phonon and phononics

is that phonon is (physics) the quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave while phononics is (physics) the branch of physics concerned with phonons.

As nouns the difference between phonon and phononics

is that phonon is (physics) the quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave while phononics is (physics) the branch of physics concerned with phonons.

As adjectives the difference between geostrophic and quasigeostrophic

is that geostrophic is (meteorology) relating to the balance, in the atmosphere, between the horizontal coriolis forces and the horizontal pressure forces while quasigeostrophic is having some geostrophic characteristics.

As verbs the difference between diagonalize and rediagonalize

is that diagonalize is (mathematics|transitive) to convert a square matrix into a diagonal matrix by multiplying it by a second matrix and its inverse while rediagonalize is (mathematics) to diagonalize again.

Rediagonalization is a related term of rediagonalize.

As a verb rediagonalize is

(mathematics) to diagonalize again.

As nouns the difference between laminarization and relaminarization

is that laminarization is the act of laminarizing while relaminarization is a second or subsequent laminarization; the act of relaminarizing.

As an adjective nanosized

is having a size measured in nanometers.

As a noun nanocap is

a nanosized cap.

As a verb cap

is to extend one's leg for walking; get a move on.

As a noun nanocap is

a nanosized cap.

As verbs the difference between fabricate and nanofabricate

is that fabricate is to form into a whole by uniting its parts; to frame; to construct; to build; as, to fabricate a bridge or ship while nanofabricate is to fabricate using nanofabrication.