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subfolder

[ ˈsʌbˌfoʊldər ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

computer

A subfolder is a folder that is located within another folder. Subfolders are used to organize and group files together in a hierarchical structure.

Synonyms

child folder, nested folder, subdirectory.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
subfolder	Typically used in everyday language related to file organization on computers. It is a folder inside another folder. Place the document in the 'projects' subfolder. The photos are stored in a subfolder within the main directory.
subdirectory	Commonly used in more technical contexts, such as programming, IT, or discussions about file systems. It refers to a directory located inside another directory. Make sure to create a subdirectory for logs within the main application folder. Backup files should be saved in a subdirectory for organizational purposes.
nested folder	Used to describe folders within folders, emphasizing the depth and multiple levels of hierarchy. The project's resources are in multiple nested folders. You might need to search through several nested folders to find the file.
child folder	Frequently used in technical or software development contexts to describe the hierarchy of folders. Implies a parent-child relationship, where the child folder is contained within the parent folder. The configuration files are located in the child folder named 'settings'. You can find the assets in the 'images' child folder.

Examples of usage

Please save the document in the 'Reports' subfolder.
The images are stored in the 'Photos' subfolder.
The 'Projects' folder contains multiple subfolders for each team member.
Subfolders help to keep files organized and easily accessible.
The subfolder structure allows for better management of data.

Translations

Translations of the word "subfolder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 subpasta

🇮🇳 उपफ़ोल्डर

🇩🇪 Unterordner

🇮🇩 subfolder

🇺🇦 підпапка

🇵🇱 podfolder

🇯🇵 サブフォルダ

🇫🇷 sous-dossier

🇪🇸 subcarpeta

🇹🇷 alt klasör

🇰🇷 하위 폴더

🇸🇦 مجلد فرعي

🇨🇿 podadresář

🇸🇰 podadresár

🇨🇳 子文件夹

🇸🇮 podmapa

🇮🇸 undirskrá

🇰🇿 ішкі қалта

🇬🇪 ქვე-ფოლდერი

🇦🇿 alt qovluq

🇲🇽 subcarpeta

Etymology

The term 'subfolder' originated in the computing field in the 1980s with the development of hierarchical file systems. It is a compound word formed by combining 'sub-' (meaning 'under' or 'below') and 'folder'. The concept of organizing files into nested folders has become a common practice in computing to maintain order and structure.