superset

Definition

(symbol: ⊇) With respect to another set, a set such that each of the elements of the other set is also an element of the set.

Etymology

From super- + set.

Example Sentences

• "The set of human beings is a superset of the set of human children."
• "The set of characters "LBPG" is a superset of the set of characters "PG"."
• "While some lifters insist that supersets must consist of consecutive exercises for the same bodypart, others would bet their weight belts that supersets involve opposing bodyparts."

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