Subgroup
noun
A smaller group formed from a larger group.
She's part of a subgroup of the club that deals with fundraising.
Often appears as...
- subgroup analysis
- subgroup population
noun
A subdivision of a group in math or science, especially in chemistry.
In mathematics, a subgroup is a subset of a group that is itself a group, and the subgroup's operations are those of the larger group restricted to the subset.
Often appears as...
- cyclic subgroup
- normal subgroup
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Academic
noun
A smaller group formed from a larger group.
She's part of a subgroup of the club that deals with fundraising.
Often appears as...
- subgroup analysis
- subgroup population
noun
A subdivision of a group in math or science, especially in chemistry.
In mathematics, a subgroup is a subset of a group that is itself a group, and the subgroup's operations are those of the larger group restricted to the subset.
Often appears as...
- cyclic subgroup
- normal subgroup
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Organizational Focus
The term 'subgroup' often indicates a focus on specific tasks within larger organizations or clubs.
The activists formed a subgroup to tackle environmental policy changes.
Pro Tip 2/3Internal Distinctions
'Subgroup' implies distinctions within a group based on interests, skills, or roles.
The chess club has a subgroup for beginners only.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Goals
Members of a subgroup usually share a common goal that differs from the larger group's aim.
Our reading group has a subgroup dedicated to science fiction novels.
Pro Tip 1/3Organizational Focus
The term 'subgroup' often indicates a focus on specific tasks within larger organizations or clubs.
The activists formed a subgroup to tackle environmental policy changes.
Pro Tip 2/3Internal Distinctions
'Subgroup' implies distinctions within a group based on interests, skills, or roles.
The chess club has a subgroup for beginners only.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Goals
Members of a subgroup usually share a common goal that differs from the larger group's aim.
Our reading group has a subgroup dedicated to science fiction novels.
Pro Tip 1/3Organizational Focus
The term 'subgroup' often indicates a focus on specific tasks within larger organizations or clubs.
The activists formed a subgroup to tackle environmental policy changes.
Pro Tip 2/3Internal Distinctions
'Subgroup' implies distinctions within a group based on interests, skills, or roles.
The chess club has a subgroup for beginners only.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Goals
Members of a subgroup usually share a common goal that differs from the larger group's aim.
Our reading group has a subgroup dedicated to science fiction novels.
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Tim Pawlenty
American Politician
There is a group of individuals who are radical jihadists. We need to call them by name. They believe it is OK to kill people in the name of their religion. It is not all of Islam. It is not all Muslims. But there is a subgroup who believe it is OK. In fact, it is their plan and design to kill people.
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Martha Nussbaum
American Philosopher
This is true across every single society; we project grossness onto a racial or gender subgroup or caste. A big part of social subordination and discrimination is to ascribe hyper-animality to other groups and use that as an excuse for subordinating them further.
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Tim Pawlenty
American Politician
There is a group of individuals who are radical jihadists. We need to call them by name. They believe it is OK to kill people in the name of their religion. It is not all of Islam. It is not all Muslims. But there is a subgroup who believe it is OK. In fact, it is their plan and design to kill people.
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Martha Nussbaum
American Philosopher
This is true across every single society; we project grossness onto a racial or gender subgroup or caste. A big part of social subordination and discrimination is to ascribe hyper-animality to other groups and use that as an excuse for subordinating them further.
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