Subsection
/sʌbˈsɛkʃən/
Definitions
A division of a section, typically used within a document, chapter, or other organized body of text or information.
/sʌbˈsɛkʃən/
A division of a section.
The report includes several subsections, each focusing on a different aspect of the project.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're reading a long book, and a subsection is like a small, specific part within a bigger chapter. It helps break things down!
👶 For kids: A little part inside a bigger part of something, like a chapter in a book.
More Examples
Please review the content in subsection B before continuing.
The regulations are detailed in subsection 4.1.
The research is presented in three main sections, each divided into several subsections.
How It's Used
"Please refer to subsection 3.2 for the specific regulations."
"Each subsection should have a clear heading and purpose."
Synonyms
From Latin *sub* (under, below) + *sectio* (a cutting or division). It refers to a smaller division within a larger section of a document or other structured content.
The term 'subsection' has been consistently used in legal, academic, and technical contexts since the early 20th century, reflecting the increasing need for structured information management.
Memory tip
Think of it as a smaller slice (section) *under* a larger one.