| subsystem ( n.) | |
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| Applies to | systems |
| Origin | Psychiatric term |
A subsystem is a system within a system; oftentimes, when an individual member has a system of their own.
This can also refer to independent groups within a larger collective (although this is more commonly described as a layer, subsplit, or sidesystem).
Subsystems can experience any form of plurality as well.
Related Terms
Subsystem can function as an umbrella of sorts for subgroups within a system, including the terms listed above. Quite a few subsystems are median in nature, creating terms like ringed subsystem.
Flags
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Subsystem pride flag by not-your-introsource.
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Subsystem pride flag without the center ring by not-your-introsource.
An indirect archive of the original post with the above flag(s) can be found at https://archive.is/YAMGg. It is the fifth post down in the "More you might like" section.
