noun
Uncommon
subsection
Subsection (noun) means a smaller part within a larger section, especially in a document or legal text. Example: “The rule is detailed in subsection 4(b) of the contract.”
noun
1
A smaller part within a larger section, especially in a document or legal text.
"The rule is detailed in subsection 4(b) of the contract."
How to use subsection
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA section within a section, common in legal and technical documents.
Common pairings
subsection of the law
refer to subsection
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Word forms
- Plural
- subsections
- Third person singular
- subsections
- Past tense
- subsectioned
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The rule is detailed in _____ 4(b) of the contract.
Etymology
From sub- ("under, within") plus section.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for subsection
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “subsection” mean?
The word “subsection” means a smaller part within a larger section, especially in a document or legal text. In plain terms, a section within a section, common in legal and technical documents.
How do you use “subsection” in a sentence?
Here is “subsection” used in a sentence: “The rule is detailed in subsection 4(b) of the contract.”
What part of speech is “subsection”?
“Subsection” is a noun.
Is “subsection” a common word?
“Subsection” is an uncommon word in modern English.
