subseries

Series within series

A subseries is a series within a larger series—a subset that shares characteristics distinguishing it from other parts of the whole.

In publishing, a subseries groups related titles under a broader imprint: The mystery subseries features noir detective novels.

In mathematics, a subseries is formed by selecting terms from an existing series.

In taxonomy and classification systems, subseries denotes a rank below series.

publishing

installment

Periodic partial payment

trilogy · anthology · collection · edition · arc · saga · chapter · miniseries · companion · continuation

television

spinoff

Derived work from original

  • episodesDistinct parts of a series
  • seasonYearly division or series
  • arcCurved line segment

miniseries · storyline · anthology · sequel · prequel · crossover · finale · premiere · showrunner · broadcast

taxonomy

classification

Systematic grouping by traits

subcategory · hierarchy · genus · species · subset · grouping · branch · division · order · family

collectibles

edition

Single published version

exclusive · release · catalog · stamp · coin · card · figurine · set · chase · rare

mathematics

sequence

Ordered succession of elements

partial · bounded · monotonic · terms · sum · index · notation · theorem · proof · subset

Categories
Opposites
hierarchical scope

subseriescomplete series

All parts, no gaps

series

Family

series, serial, serially, serialized, serialize, serialization

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