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Noun

1. 1
   A field of study or work that is related to one aspect, but not the whole, of a broader field of study or work.

   "Social psychology is a subdiscipline of psychology."

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Example

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"Social psychology is a subdiscipline of psychology."

Etymology

From sub- + discipline.

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