sub-interval

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Noun sub-interval has 1 sense

sub-interval - an interval that is included in another interval
--₁ is a kind of interval

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Sub-interval

Definition:

A sub-interval is a smaller segment or division within a larger interval or range, often used in mathematical or statistical calculations.

Sense 1:

Noun: A smaller interval that is part of a larger interval.

Example sentence:

The sub-interval [0, 5] is a subset of the interval [0, 10].

Sense 2:

Adjective: Describing something that is characteristic of or specific to a particular local area.

Example sentence:

The sub-interval style of architecture is prominent in the historical buildings of this town.