subgroup
(-gro̵̅o̅p′)
noun
- a subdivision of a group; subordinate group
- Chem. a vertical subdivision of a group in the periodic table of chemical elements
- Math. a group whose elements form a subset of another group
See subgroup in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun- A distinct group within a group; a subdivision of a group.
- A subordinate group.
- Mathematics A group that is a subset of a group.
transitive verb sub·grouped,
sub·group·ing,
sub·groups To divide into subgroups.
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