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subring

American  
[suhb-ring] / ˈsʌbˌrɪŋ /

noun

Mathematics.
  1. a subset of a ring that is a subgroup under addition and that is closed under multiplication.


Etymology

Origin of subring

First recorded in 1950–55; sub- + ring 1

Example Sentences

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Even though I hadn’t been listening to them lately, they sounded like something I wanted to bring back to the table — songs my uncle used to listen to when I was really young.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

But through the struggle they faced, they asked tactical questions and found roles and partnerships that appeared to bring out the best in certain players.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Bending Spoons said in its regulatory filing External link that it plans to favor returns over organic growth and that it is looking to bring established businesses back to start-up mode.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

His short on Elon Musk’s electric-vehicle maker, which is racing to bring autonomous driving to the masses, was noted with a price target of $416.22.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

He’d have to bring water in a dock leaf.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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