subproblem

/ˈsʌbprɒbləm/

Definitions

1. noun

A smaller, more manageable part of a larger problem; a problem that is part of a larger problem.

“The team decided to break down the project into smaller subproblems to make it more manageable.”

Synonyms

  • subsidiary problem
  • subtask

Antonyms

  • main problem
  • primary issue