What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
subsect
Example
The feminist subsect of the political party is gaining momentum. [subsect: noun]
Example
The company has a subsect of employees who specialize in marketing. [subsect: noun]
subset
Example
The book only covers a subset of the topics related to the subject. [subset: noun]
Example
The survey only included a small subset of the population. [subset: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Subset is more commonly used than subsect in everyday language and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between subsect and subset?
Both subsect and subset are neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
