subproblem

See also: sub-problem

English

Alternative forms

• sub-problem

Etymology

sub- +‎ problem

Noun

subproblem (plural subproblems)

1. A problem whose solution contributes to the solution of a larger problem.

   Synonym: subissue

Derived terms

• subsubproblem

Translations

a problem whose solution contributes to the solution of a larger problem

• Russian: подпробле́ма (ru) f (podprobléma)