subsection

noun

sub·​sec·​tion ˈsəb-ˌsek-shən How to pronounce subsection (audio)
1
: a subdivision or a subordinate division of a section
2
: a subordinate part or branch

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For designers and prospective and current homeowners alike, the Builders and Contractors subsection of the Directory promises to be a comprehensive resource for connecting with the right design talent. Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2024 Aperol and Select are both aperitivo, a subsection of Italian Amari, bittersweet liqueurs. Gina Pace, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 Each subsection is accompanied by a full-page photo of the section's ingredients, along with hanzi and roman names. Scott Hocker, theweek, 9 Oct. 2024 These findings, researchers said, further proved that eating pulses — a subsection of legumes that includes lentils, beans and peas — was a helpful strategy to lower the risk of disease, or even reverse disease progression. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for subsection 

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of subsection was in 1621

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“Subsection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subsection. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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