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subsystem

subsystem is the alternative spelling of sub-system.

Meaning of sub-system

Noun

sub-system (plural sub-systems)

  1. A group of related components that are part of a larger system.

Forms of subsystem

pluralsubsystems

Origin of subsystem

From sub- + system.

Words formed from subsystem

Phrases with subsystem

Questions about subsystem

What is subsystem the alternative spelling of?
Subsystem is the alternative spelling of sub-system.

Words near subsystem in the dictionary

  1. subsyndromes
  2. subsyndromic
  3. subsynovial
  4. subsynovium
  5. subsyringeal
  6. subsystem
  7. subsystematic
  8. subsystemic
  9. subsystems
  10. subtab
  11. subtable

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