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    Subgroup

    Basic definition

    A subgroup is a subset of a mathematical group that is also a group.

    Detailed definition

    A subgroup is a subset H of group elements of a group G that satisfies the four group requirements. It must therefore contain the identity element.

    Related terms

    composition series | Fitting subgroup | group | normal subgroup | proper subgroup

    Educational grade level

    college level

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