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subproblem

subproblem noun: a problem whose solution contributes to the solution of a larger problem.

Noun

subproblem (plural subproblems)

  1. A problem whose solution contributes to the solution of a larger problem.
    Synonyms:
    subissue

Synonyms of subproblem

Forms of subproblem

pluralsubproblems
alternative formsub-problem

Origin of subproblem

From sub- + problem.

Words formed from subproblem

Questions about subproblem

What does subproblem mean?
Subproblem means a problem whose solution contributes to the solution of a larger problem.
What part of speech is subproblem?
Subproblem is a noun.
What is the plural of subproblem?
The plural of subproblem is subproblems.

Words near subproblem in the dictionary

  1. subpriority
  2. subpriors
  3. subprismatic
  4. subprison
  5. subprisons
  6. subproblem
  7. subproblems
  8. subprocedural
  9. subprocedure
  10. subprocedures
  11. subprocess

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