subring

/ˈsʌbrɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

A subset of a ring (mathematics) that is itself a ring under the same operations.

“The set of even integers is a subring of the ring of integers.”

2. noun

In computing, a subring is a smaller ring that is embedded within a larger ring, often a ring of colors or a ring of fonts.

“The font subring in the document allowed for easy selection of font styles.”

Synonyms

  • subgroup
  • subset

Antonyms

  • supergroup
  • superset