noun
- a graph formed from a subset of the vertices and edges of another graph
Usage: mathematics; computer science
Examples
- The researcher identified a subgraph within the social network that showed strong connections.
- To solve the problem, we need to find the largest connected subgraph.
- The algorithm searches for subgraphs that match a specific pattern.
- Each subgraph represents a different community within the larger network.
- The spanning tree is a special type of subgraph that connects all vertices.
- We can analyze the properties of this subgraph independently from the main graph.