noun

• A distinct component of something.

  ‘chemical subunits of human DNA’

  More example sentences

  • ‘Evidence has been accumulating that this species is composed of subunits that are genetically distinct.’
  • ‘Tank units and subunits attached to rifle divisions and regiments were used for direct support of infantry.’
  • ‘The heart of this work is identifying the sequence of DNA subunits that constitute the human genome.’
  • ‘Nonetheless, the art center is a liberal subunit within a conservative institution.’
  • ‘No subunit aims at self-sufficiency, but seeks rather to exchange the products of its own activities with those of others.’