subgraph
/ˈsʌbˌɡræf/
noun
- A part of a larger graph, consisting of some of its points (vertices) and the lines (edges) connecting them.
- In math class, we studied a subgraph of the main network to understand its smaller connections.
- The computer program analyzed a subgraph of the social media data to find local trends.
- A subgraph can help simplify a complex diagram by focusing on just a few related points.