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subgroup

subgroup

16 3.6
A smaller part of a larger group that has its own role or feature
  • noun
  • /ˈsʌbˌɡroʊp/
translation icon : subgrupo
  • In addition to overall achievement, results are reported by subgroup, including race, gender, and family income.
  • identify subgroups
  • subgroup analysis
  • population subgroups

There's a lower incidence in some subgroups of obesity.

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Examples

  • The majority of children in this subgroup were identified with SLI as an IDEA disability category.

    Academic text (2015)
  • The participation of underrepresented racial subgroups in STEM programs presents yet another picture.

    Academic text (2012)
  • It's not every pregnant woman, it's just a subgroup of pregnant women who act like they are.

  • So I think what you need is to identify those, those subgroups and work on those to see what progress you can make.

  • For professors across various content areas, subgroups should be defined in ways that are meaningful.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Broad sampling was superior for screening the low-achieving subgroup and for progress monitoring across groups.

    Academic text (2012)
  • There's a lower incidence in some subgroups of obesity.

  • That's an important distinction because it becomes a way of differentiating subgroups within the community.

  • NCLB reporting typically identifies students as belonging to the SWD subgroup on a year-by-year basis.

    Academic text (2015)
  • The research highlighted the different outcomes for each subgroup based on their socioeconomic status.

Synonyms

section
vssubgroup
389 2.4

A group within a larger organization, like an orchestra or company team

is a general smaller part that may or may not be formal or assigned
faction
vssubgroup
193 5.5

A small group inside a larger group with different ideas that wants power

is a neutral smaller unit without implying conflict or political aims
subtype
vssubgroup
5 4.2

A more specific category inside a larger group, like a kind of virus

is a general smaller part rather than a narrowly defined variety
subcategory
vssubgroup
5 3.7

A smaller, more specific group within a larger category

is the general smaller part that can be any kind, not only classified
subpopulation
vssubgroup
  • Specialized
3 6.4

A group within a larger population that share similar traits

is the general smaller part that can be social or functional
subclass
vssubgroup
1 3.9

A smaller group inside a larger group that shares certain features

is a broader smaller unit, not only used in strict classification
subfamily
vssubgroup
  • Specialized
1 7.0

A group inside a larger family of animals or languages

is a general smaller unit, not limited to scientific or language fields
subtribe
vssubgroup
7.4

A small group of people inside a larger tribe with its own leader

is a general smaller unit, not tied specifically to tribal society
subcaste
vssubgroup
8.9

A smaller group inside a larger social group with its own customs

is a broader smaller group, not confined to caste structures

How Different

subculture
28 5.4
subgroup
16 3.6
group
1.0

Surface Forms

subgroup singular
subgroups plural

Morphology

subgroup = group (transparent) = sub + group

The meaning is directly derived from the productive prefix 'sub-' meaning 'under/smaller' plus 'group', indicating a smaller or subordinate group.

Etymology

Subgroup is made of the prefix sub- meaning 'under' or 'below' and the common word group meaning 'things or people together'. So a subgroup is a smaller group 'under' or part of a larger group, like a team inside a big club.