subgroup
noun
sub·group
ˈsəb-ˌgrüp 
1
: a subordinate group whose members usually share some common differential quality
2
: a subset of a mathematical group that is itself a group
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Cacao is a great source of polyphenols, especially flavanols, a subgroup of flavonoids.
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Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Some of Harris’ advantage comes from the small subgroup of independents backing her over Trump (44-35%) and some non-MAGA Republicans defecting to her (21% Harris, 67% Trump).
—Victoria Balara, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
In addition, fees that apply to all students should be differentiated with fees for services available to only a subgroup of students.
—Nicholas Ladany, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Asian Americans now make up 12% of the electorate in Nevada, with Filipinos being the largest subgroup.
—Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Some of Harris’ advantage comes from the small subgroup of independents backing her over Trump (44-35%) and some non-MAGA Republicans defecting to her (21% Harris, 67% Trump).
—Victoria Balara, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
In addition, fees that apply to all students should be differentiated with fees for services available to only a subgroup of students.
—Nicholas Ladany, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Asian Americans now make up 12% of the electorate in Nevada, with Filipinos being the largest subgroup.
—Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Subgroup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subgroup. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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subgroup
noun
sub·group
ˈsəb-ˌgrüp
: a group whose members usually share some common quality that makes them different from the other members of a larger group to which they belong
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