subsection
noun
sub·sec·tion
ˈsəb-ˌsek-shən 
1
: a subdivision or a subordinate division of a section
2
: a subordinate part or branch
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There is a certain subsection of sports fans who believe athletes, coaches and executives should dedicate every waking hour to their craft, especially during a losing season.
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19 June 2026
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The subsection tripled in size between the 1959 and 1960 textbook editions.
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Daniela R. P. Weiner,
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
The info area includes subsections such as AI Edit Status, Comments, Tags, and Versions.
—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
Two larger themes will take over a series of galleries that will explore subsections within those areas of study.
—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
The subsection tripled in size between the 1959 and 1960 textbook editions.
—
Daniela R. P. Weiner,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Subsection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subsection. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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