As nouns the difference between subfigure and inset
is that subfigure is (geometry) a figure (geometric form) that is part of another while inset is a smaller thing set into a larger thing; such as a small picture inside a larger one.
As a verb inset is
to set in; infix or implant.
subfigure
English
Noun
(
en noun)
(geometry) A figure (geometric form) that is part of another inset
English
Verb
to set in; infix or implant
to insert something
to add an inset to something
Noun
(
en noun)
a smaller thing set into a larger thing; such as a small picture inside a larger one
anything inserted
a small piece of material used to strengthen a garment