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

Examples of subgroup in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An oversight committee subgroup has been working behind the scenes on the single-window vision for the transfer portal, which could take place as early as January or later in March or April. —Chris Vannini, New York Times, 15 May 2025

Sampling error associated with results among subgroup is higher. —Victoria Balara, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025

Broadening this criteria could help identify subgroups of patients who, like the woman in this study, might benefit from treatments. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025

Internal affairs officials told the station brass, who sent surveys to a few dozen deputies asking whether the image was the symbol of a deputy gang or subgroup — and the deputies all said no. —Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for subgroup

• newsgroup
• recoup
• regroup
• workgroup
• coop
• coupe
• croup
• droop
• drupe
• dupe
• group
• hoop

Kids Definition

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