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

Examples of subsection in a Sentence

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An action pursuant to this subsection shall be heard and determined by a court of three judges in accordance with the provisions of section 2284 of title 28 of the United States Code and any appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court. JSTOR Daily, 17 Oct. 2025 The school district cited this subsection on its agenda when holding these closed session discussions of the investigation into Bloise. Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025 Your score in each subsection adds up to your total out of 100. PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025 This effectively raises the cost to get Univision, while also limiting its access to a subsection of subscribers. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for subsection

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 23 Oct. 2025.

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