Subsection: meaning, definitions and examples

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subsection

 

[ sสŒbหˆsษ›kสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

document structure

A subsection is a section that is part of a larger section or division within a document. It is typically used to organize information hierarchically, allowing for better clarity and structure in written works.

Synonyms

category, segment, subdivision

Examples of usage

  • The chapter includes several subsections that detail different aspects of the topic.
  • To improve readability, the report is divided into subsections.
  • Each subsection provides a deeper analysis of the main subject.

Translations

Translations of the word "subsection" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น subseรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเค–เค‚เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Unterabschnitt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ subbagian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดั€ะพะทะดั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podrozdziaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒ–ใ‚ปใ‚ฏใ‚ทใƒงใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sous-section

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ subsecciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alt bรถlรผm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜์œ„ ์„น์…˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุณู… ูุฑุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podsekce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podsekcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญ็ซ ่Š‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podpoglavje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undirkafli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัั‚ั‹ ะฑำฉะปั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒžแƒ แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alt bรถlmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ subsecciรณn

Etymology

The term 'subsection' is derived from Latin roots, where 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below' and 'sectio' translates to 'cut' or 'section'. The word began to be used in English in the late 19th century, as documents and legal literature required more precise structuring to facilitate analysis and navigation. The concept became increasingly important with the advent of formalized writing, academic publishing, and legal documentation. As fields like law, literature, and academia expanded, the need for subdivisions within sections became clear to enhance clarity and comprehension among readers.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,458, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.