Definition of SUBSET

subset

Meanings

Plural: subsets

Noun

  • a set whose members are members of another set; a set contained within another set
  • A set A such that every element of A is also an element of S.
  • A group of things or people, all of which are in a specified larger group.

Verb

  • To take a subset of.
  • To extract only the portions of (a font) that are needed to display a particular document.

Origin / Etymology

From sub- + set.

Synonyms

subclass

Antonyms

superclass, superset

Scrabble Score: 8

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Words With Friends Score: 10

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