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submodule

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A module making up part of a larger module.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The first-year English Literature module consists of three submodules.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A module contained in a larger module, both over the same ring, such that the ring multiplication in the former is a restriction of that in the latter.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: algebra, mathematics, sciences

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- French modulebor. English module English submodule From sub- + module.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Teilmodul — module making up part of a larger module
  • German: Untermodul — (algebra) module contained in a larger module
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