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subsequence

[ˈsʌb.si.kwəns]

subsequence Definition

a sequence that can be derived from another sequence by deleting some or no elements without changing the order of the remaining elements.

Using subsequence: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "subsequence" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The subsequence 'ace' can be derived from the sequence 'brace' by deleting the letters 'b' and 'r'.

  • Example

    The subsequence '123' can be derived from the sequence '1a2b3c' by deleting the letters 'a' and 'b' and the letter 'c'.

  • Example

    The subsequence 'dog' can be derived from the sequence 'underdog' by deleting the letters 'u', 'n', 'd', 'e', and 'r'.

subsequence Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for subsequence

Phrases with subsequence

  • the longest subsequence that two sequences have in common

    Example

    The longest common subsequence between 'ABCD' and 'ACDF' is 'ACD'.

  • a subsequence in which the elements are arranged in increasing order

    Example

    The longest increasing subsequence of the sequence '5, 2, 8, 6, 3, 6, 9, 7' is '2, 3, 6, 9'.

  • a subsequence that two or more sequences have in common

    Example

    The common subsequences between 'ABC' and 'ACB' are 'A' and 'AB'.

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Summary: subsequence in Brief

A 'subsequence' [ˈsʌb.si.kwəns] is a sequence that can be derived from another sequence by deleting some or no elements without changing the order of the remaining elements. It is often used in computer science and mathematics to describe subsets of data. Examples include 'ace' as a subsequence of 'brace' and '123' as a subsequence of '1a2b3c'.