Definition of SUBSECTION

subsection

Plural: subsections

Noun

  • a section of a section; a part of a part; i.e., a part of something already divided
  • A defined part of a section.
  • A subpart of a legal document such as law.
  • An informal taxonomic category below section and above family.
  • A taxonomic rank below section and above species.

Verb

  • To insert subsections (into some text, etc.).

Origin / Etymology

From sub- + section.

Synonyms

subdivision

Scrabble Score: 14

subsection: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
subsection: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
subsection: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

subsection: valid Words With Friends Word