Definitions
- Referring to a sequence of elements that are a part of a larger sequence. - Describing a subset of a larger sequence that maintains the order of the original sequence. - Talking about a contiguous series of elements within a larger sequence.
- Referring to a part or section of a whole. - Describing a division of something into parts or shares. - Talking about a serving size of food or drink.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a part of a larger whole.
- 2Both words can be used in mathematical contexts.
- 3Both words can be used to describe food or drink servings.
What is the difference?
- 1Type of whole: Subsequence refers to a sequence, while portion can refer to any type of whole.
- 2Order: Subsequence maintains the order of the original sequence, while portion does not necessarily maintain any specific order.
- 3Size: Portion often implies a specific size or amount, while subsequence does not necessarily imply a specific size or amount.
- 4Context: Subsequence is more commonly used in mathematical or programming contexts, while portion is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Subsequence is neutral in connotation, while portion can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context.
Remember this!
Subsequence and portion both refer to a part of a larger whole, but they differ in their type of whole, order, size, context, and connotation. Subsequence specifically refers to a sequence of elements that are a part of a larger sequence, while portion can refer to any type of whole. Subsequence maintains the order of the original sequence, while portion does not necessarily maintain any specific order. Portion often implies a specific size or amount, while subsequence does not necessarily imply a specific size or amount. Subsequence is more commonly used in mathematical or programming contexts, while portion is more commonly used in everyday language. Finally, subsequence is neutral in connotation, while portion can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context.
