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