subspace

A noun referring to a space that is contained within a larger space, often used in mathematical or technical contexts.

• 🇫🇷Substantif désignant un espace contenu dans un espace plus grand, souvent utilisé dans un contexte mathématique ou technique.

1. Contained space B2 formal

   A space that is entirely contained within a larger space.

   • The study is a small subspace of the main library.
   • The garden is a subspace of the larger estate.
   • The subspace of the room was used for storage.

   🇫🇷sous-espace (espace contenu)

   Synonymes: subdivision

2. Mathematical subspace C1 formal scientific

   A subset of a vector space that is itself a vector space under the same operations.

   • The set of all polynomials of degree less than three forms a subspace of the vector space of all polynomials.
   • The line through the origin is a subspace of the plane.
   • The null space of a matrix is a subspace of its domain.

   🇫🇷sous-espace vectoriel

3. Network subspace C1 formal IT

   A logical subdivision of a computer network, often used for organization or security.

   • The IT department created a separate subspace for the guest network.
   • Each department has its own subspace within the company's network.
   • The router was configured to manage traffic within the subspace.

   🇫🇷Sous-réseau

   Synonymes: segment

• subspaces plural form
• subspaces' possessive plural form
• subspace's possessive singular form