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subprogram vs package

package vs subprogram

subprogram and package both are nouns.

subprogram is not a verb while package is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
subprogram Yes No No No
package Yes No Yes No
As nouns, package is a hypernym of subprogram; that is, package is a word with a broader meaning than subprogram:
  • subprogram: a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
  • package: (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory
Other hypernyms of subprogram include computer software, software, software package, software program, software system.
subprogram (noun) package (noun)
a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program a wrapped container
(computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
subprogram (verb) package (verb)
put into a box
Difference between subprogram and package

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