Subgroup: meaning, definitions and examples
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subgroup
[ หsสbหษกruหp ]
in sociology
A subset of a larger group, typically sharing similar characteristics or interests.
Synonyms
category, division, segment, subset
Examples of usage
- The feminist subgroup within the political party focuses on gender equality issues.
- In the study, researchers identified several subgroups based on their responses to the survey questions.
in biology
A category within a species, characterized by specific traits or behaviors.
Synonyms
category, class, division, group
Examples of usage
- The biologist discovered a new subgroup of birds with unique mating rituals.
- This particular subgroup of insects prefers a specific type of food source.
in mathematics
To divide a larger group into smaller, more specific categories.
Synonyms
categorize, classify, partition, segment
Examples of usage
- The data analyst subgrouped the survey responses based on age demographics.
- In order to analyze the data effectively, it was necessary to subgroup the participants according to their preferences.
Translations
Translations of the word "subgroup" in other languages:
๐ต๐น subgrupo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเคธเคฎเฅเคน
๐ฉ๐ช Untergruppe
๐ฎ๐ฉ subkelompok
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะดะณััะฟะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ podgrupa
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใใฐใซใผใ
๐ซ๐ท sous-groupe
๐ช๐ธ subgrupo
๐น๐ท alt grup
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ ๊ทธ๋ฃน
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฌู ูุนุฉ ูุฑุนูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ podskupina
๐ธ๐ฐ podskupina
๐จ๐ณ ๅญ็ป
๐ธ๐ฎ podskupina
๐ฎ๐ธ undirhรณpur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบััั ัะพะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแฏแแฃแคแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ alt qrup
๐ฒ๐ฝ subgrupo
Word origin
The word 'subgroup' originated in the mid-20th century, combining 'sub-' meaning 'under' or 'below' with 'group.' It is commonly used in various fields such as sociology, biology, and mathematics to refer to a subset or category within a larger group. The concept of subgroups helps in organizing and analyzing information more effectively.
See also: group, groupable, grouped, grouping, groupings, regroup, regrouping.