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subsystem

 

[ หˆsสŒbหŒsษชstษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

computer science

A subsystem is a secondary or subordinate system that is part of a larger system. It performs a specific function within the context of the main system, contributing to its overall purpose. Subsystems can be independent yet interact with other subsystems, forming a complex interrelationship. In engineering, the performance and reliability of a subsystem are crucial for the success of the entire system. Subsystems help in managing complexity by breaking down large systems into manageable parts.

Synonyms

module, segment, subcomponent

Examples of usage

  • The navigation subsystem guides the spacecraft during flight.
  • In software design, each module acts as a subsystem.
  • The power subsystem ensures that all devices receive adequate energy.

Translations

Translations of the word "subsystem" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sub-sistema

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคช-เคชเฅเคฐเคฃเคพเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Teilsystem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sub-sistem

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดัะธัั‚ะตะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podsystem

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒ–ใ‚ทใ‚นใƒ†ใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sous-systรจme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ subsistema

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alt sistem

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜์œ„ ์‹œ์Šคํ…œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุธุงู… ูุฑุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pod systรฉm

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pod systรฉm

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญ็ณป็ปŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pod sistem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undirkerfi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพัะฐะปา›ั‹ ะถาฏะนะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜ แƒกแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alt sistem

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ subsistema

Etymology

The term 'subsystem' is derived from the prefix 'sub-', which comes from Latin meaning 'under' or 'below', combined with the word 'system', which originates from Greek 'sustฤ“ma', referring to a set of connected things or parts. The concept of subsystems gained prominence in fields like engineering and computer science during the 20th century as technology progressed, necessitating a division of larger systems into smaller, more manageable units. This approach allowed for better organization, functionality, and troubleshooting. The formal use of 'subsystem' in technical literature began to appear in the mid-1900s, reflecting the growing complexity of systems in various domains, such as aerospace, telecommunications, and computing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,211, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.