Synonyms for

Subset

Verb / ˈsʌˌbset / Another word for subset — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A subset is a part of a larger set.

Synonyms & similar words

part portion fraction segment slice division sample selection subset subgroup chunk piece bit component element ingredient module unit constituent factor

Synonyms by register

Formal

subgroup part component element

Informal

piece bit part of

Antonyms

whole entirety totality aggregate sum universe full set

Common collocations

  • proper subset
  • non-empty subset
  • empty subset
  • subset of data
  • subset of the population
  • subset of a set
  • subset of a group

Word family

noun subset

Usage note

Primarily used in mathematics and computer science to denote a set contained within another set. Avoid using it in general conversation where 'part' or 'portion' might be more appropriate.

Example sentences

  1. I only ate a subset of the pizza because I was full.
  2. The blue crayons are a subset of the whole box.
  3. The math homework only required us to find a subset of the answers.
  4. The movie was only a subset of the book's story.
  5. The small group was a subset of the larger class.

Quotes

  • A subset of life's problems are solved simply by letting them be.
  • A subset of people are always looking for someone to blame.
  • A subset of us will always prefer our own company.

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