noun
- a smaller problem that is part of a larger, more complex problem
Usage: mathematics; computer science; problem-solving
Examples
- The math teacher broke the complex equation into several subproblems.
- Each subproblem can be solved independently before combining the results.
- The programming assignment requires identifying the key subproblems first.
- By tackling one subproblem at a time, the solution became more manageable.
- The research team divided the main question into three distinct subproblems.
- Dynamic programming often involves solving overlapping subproblems efficiently.