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subunit

 

[ sสŒbหˆjunษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

financial term

A subunit is a smaller unit that is part of a larger whole, often used in financial and economic contexts. In the context of currency, a subunit refers to the divisions of a currency, such as cents to dollars or pence to pounds. Subunits can also pertain to other areas, including organizational structures, biological classifications, and measurement systems. Understanding subunits is crucial for breaking down complex systems into manageable parts. They play an essential role in calculations, conversions, and comparisons.

Synonyms

component, division, fraction, part, segment.

Examples of usage

  • The dollar has 100 subunits called cents.
  • In biology, a cell can be considered a subunit of tissue.
  • Understanding the subunit structure of a protein is key to studying its function.

Translations

Translations of the word "subunit" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น subunidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเคฏเฅ‚เคจเคฟเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Untereinheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ subunit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะฑะพะดะธะฝะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ subjednostka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒ–ใƒฆใƒ‹ใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sous-unitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ subunidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alt birim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œ๋ธŒ์œ ๋‹›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ูˆุญุฏุฉ ุงู„ูุฑุนูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podjednotka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podjednotka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญๅ•ๅ…ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podjedinica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undirdeild

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒะฑะฑั–ั€ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒžแƒแƒœแƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alt vahid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ subunidad

Etymology

The term 'subunit' derives from the prefix 'sub-', meaning 'below' or 'under', and 'unit,' which denotes a single quantity regarded as a whole. 'Sub-' comes from Latin, where it was used to indicate a lower division or subordinate position. The term 'unit' traces its origins to the Latin 'unitas,' referring to oneness or a singular entity. 'Subunit' started being used in various scientific and economic fields in the mid-20th century to denote parts or components of larger systems. In modern usage, it encompasses a range of applications from molecular biology, where it refers to proteins and nucleic acids, to finance, signifying smaller denominations of currency or parts of an organization. Due to globalization and the increased focus on systems thinking, the concept of subunits has become increasingly important in discussions of complexity in both natural and social sciences.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,993, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.