Word: subproblem
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sub
prob
lem
Definition: A problem whose solution contributes to the solution of a larger problem.
Morphemes:
Affix: sub-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: almost, nearly
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub
Language: la
Decoded: sub
Meaning: under
Affix: problem
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: προ-
Language: grc
Decoded: pro-
Meaning: in front of
Affix: βάλλω
Language: grc
Decoded: ballo
Meaning: to throw, to cast, to hurl