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subdomain

subdomain

5.8
A smaller part of a protein that has its own shape and job
  • noun
  • /ˈsʌb.dəˌmeɪn/
translation icon : subdominio
  • Lessons are provided to teach the skills identified as deficient in the subdomains.
  • items from each subdomain
  • aesthetic subdomain
  • content-dependent subdomains

Examples

  • The Knowledge scale includes 30 items that also represent the same six content-dependent subdomains (i.e., five items from each subdomain).

    Academic text (1997)
  • Memory requirements in each master are related to the size of the underlying subdomain.

    Academic text (2018)
  • Each subdomain scale is made up of items that were selected from its respective domain scale.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Therefore, the computational load on this subdomain is expected to be significantly higher.

    Academic text (2018)
  • Each of these domains, except the Responsibility domain, has two skill subdomains (Elliott 8: Gresham, 1991).

    Academic text (1999)
  • The Knowledge subscale comprises 30 items that also systematically sample the six content-dependent subdomains (i.e., five items from each subdomain).

    Academic text (1995)
  • In mathematics, a subdomain can focus specifically on number theory within the broader field of mathematics.

  • Each subdomain provides a unique perspective that contributes to the larger domain of environmental science.

  • The research project included several subdomains, such as genetics and ecology, to cover all aspects of biodiversity.

Synonyms

subfield
vssubdomain
1 4.6

A smaller area of a subject that studies a specific topic

is a broader part that applies across academic and nonacademic domains
subsector
vssubdomain
1 4.7

A smaller part of an industry that focuses on one type of business

is more general, applying across fields beyond industry alone
subdiscipline
vssubdomain
  • Specialized
1 7.0

A smaller area of study or work within a larger subject

is a general smaller section not limited to formal academic specialization
subarea
vssubdomain
1 3.9

A smaller part of a larger area or topic

is the same idea but stresses distinctness within a broader domain
subtopic
vssubdomain
1 3.8

A smaller, more specific part of a larger topic

is broader, applying to defined parts of a domain not only subjects
subdimension
vssubdomain
  • Specialized
8.4

A smaller part of a larger thing that is measured, like one skill in a test

focuses on a distinct part rather than an abstract component or aspect

Surface Forms

subdomain singular
subdomains plural

Morphology

subdomain = domain (transparent) = sub + domain

The prefix 'sub-' clearly indicates a smaller or subordinate part of a larger 'domain'.

Etymology

Subdomain comes from the parts sub- 'under' and domain 'area' or 'territory'. So a subdomain is a smaller, separate part 'under' a larger area, which is why scientists call a distinct part of a protein or a section of a field a subdomain.