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Subgroup Definition & Meaning

subgroup
noun
  1. a distinct and often subordinate group within a group
  2. (mathematics) a subset (that is not empty) of a mathematical group

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Frequently asked questions

What does subgroup mean?
a distinct and often subordinate group within a group (mathematics) a subset (that is not empty) of a mathematical group
What part of speech is subgroup?
Subgroup is a noun.
How many definitions does subgroup have?
Subgroup has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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