Subset ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Subset ( noun )

1. A set that is entirely contained within another set.
2. A group of elements that belong to a larger set.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "sub" meaning "under" and the english word "set" meaning "group".

Examples:

1. The set of even numbers is a subset of the set of whole numbers.
2. The set of positive integers is a subset of the set of real numbers.
3. The subset of red cars in the parking lot was smaller than the subset of blue cars.
4. The subset of elements that pass the test is a smaller set than the original set.
5. The subset of items that are on sale is a smaller group than the whole inventory.

(As a verb)

Subset ( verb )

1. A set that is entirely contained within another set.
2. A group of elements that belong to a larger set.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "sub" meaning "under" and the english word "set" meaning "group".

Examples:

1. The set of even numbers is a subset of the set of whole numbers.
2. The set of positive integers is a subset of the set of real numbers.
3. The subset of red cars in the parking lot was smaller than the subset of blue cars.
4. The subset of elements that pass the test is a smaller set than the original set.
5. The subset of items that are on sale is a smaller group than the whole inventory.