substring
(noun)
/ˈsʌbˌstrɪŋ/
Definitions
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A contiguous sequence of characters within a string.
An elegant dance of letters nestled within a grander story, a subset woven into the intricate tapestry of language.Example: The substring 'apple' can be found in the word 'pineapple'.
Origin
Derived from combining 'sub-' meaning 'below' or 'part of' with 'string', originally referring to a sequence of characters.
Synonyms
subsequence, subset