Subgroup: meaning, definitions and examples

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subgroup

 

[ หˆsสŒbหŒษกruหp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น subgrupo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเคธเคฎเฅ‚เคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Untergruppe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ subkelompok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะณั€ัƒะฟะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podgrupa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒ–ใ‚ฐใƒซใƒผใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sous-groupe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ subgrupo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alt grup

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜์œ„ ๊ทธ๋ฃน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌู…ูˆุนุฉ ูุฑุนูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podskupina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podskupina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญ็ป„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podskupina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undirhรณpur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ัˆั– ั‚ะพะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒฏแƒ’แƒฃแƒคแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alt qrup

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ subgrupo

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,500, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.