subgroup

IPA: sˈʌbgrup

A group within a larger group; a group whose members are some, but not all, of the members of a larger group.
(group theory) A subset H of a group G that is itself a group and has the same binary operation as G.

Examples of "subgroup" in Sentences

If the series is finite, then the subgroup is subnormal.
A component of a group is a subnormal quasisimple subgroup.
The mire communities consist of a number of separate subgroups.
Clench is the leader of the Decepticon subgroup, the Obliterators.
Only in the smallest subgroup would power be appreciably affected.
A related subgroup in concept and notation is the solvable radical.
These subgroups mandate more rigid adherence to the steps and the tools.
Also, every quasinormal subgroup of a finite group is a subnormal subgroup.
Conventional subgroupings include the Foothill Yokuts and the Valley Yokuts.
The derived subgroup or commutator subgroup of a group is a verbal subgroup.
The problem with my subgroup is that I don't think this 'shutdown' will ever be possible.
Then you cannot have one group bringing the scores up to passing when a subgroup is “left behind”
So the minimum number required to count a subgroup is a GOOD feature of the law, and if anything, that number is too low in most cases.
Whatever a federal grand jury investigating the case decides, a small political subgroup is experiencing the odd sensation that this leak has sprung before.
Drawing on exit polls, he infers that this subgroup is likely two-thirds Latino and concludes that, as such, the apparent shift to Republicans is the "most implausible result" in the Gallup Poll.