subproblem

A problem whose solution contributes to the solution of a larger problem.

Noun

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

    Synonyms: subissue

Origin

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- English problem English subproblem From sub- + problem.

Forms

subproblems sub-problem

Derived

subsubproblem