subsection

Thân thiện

The report's second subsection contains the financial data.

Definition

Noun: 1. A distinct, smaller division within a larger section; a part of a part, especially within a formally organized document, text, or system.

Usage

The word "subsection" is used to describe a hierarchical level of organization. It indicates that something (e.g., a chapter, a legal clause, a report) has been divided into primary sections, and those sections have been further subdivided. It is a formal term common in academic, legal, technical, and administrative contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Please refer to subsection 4.2 for the detailed methodology.
  • The contract's confidentiality clause is broken down into several subsections.
  • Each main section of the report should have at least two subsections.

Advanced Usage

• Hierarchical Labeling: Subsections are often labeled with a combination of numbers or letters (e.g., 1.1, A.1, II.b) to visually indicate their place within the structure.
  • The data for urban areas is analyzed in subsection 3.1.2.

Variants and Related Words

• Section (n): The primary division of which a subsection is a part.
• Sub-subsection (n): A division within a subsection (used less frequently; "clause" or "paragraph" may be preferred).
• Clause (n): A distinct article or provision in a legal document, often equivalent to a subsection.
• Paragraph (n): A distinct portion of written text, which may constitute a subsection.

Synonyms

• Subdivision
• Part
• Segment
• Division

Antonyms

• Whole
• Entirety
• Main section

Học thuật

Noun

1. a section of a section; a part of a part; i.e., a part of something already divided

Từ đồng nghĩa

• subdivision