Subsection

Synonyms for "subsection" (9 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (2)

Noun(2 words)
subdivisionchild section

Strong matches (3)

Noun(3 words)
clausenested unitparagraph

Related words (4)

Noun(4 words)
provisionsection of a reportsubheadingsubpart

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: subdivision, child section, clause, nested unit, paragraph.
  • Sentence evidence is available for subsection, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "subsection".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "subsection"

Keep "subsection" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "subsection" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "subsection", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "subsection" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

6 entries
document partdocument structuresectionsegmenttext divisiontext organization

More specific

2 entries
nested subsectionsub-subsection

Collocations

6 entries
document subsectionformal subsectionsubsection headingsubsection numbersubsection titletechnical subsection

Inflections

1 entries

Derivations

2 entries

Sample sentences

4 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

To them, just being a webhead or computer geek is not enough. The culture has its own subsections […]

Source: wiktionary

There is experimental evidence showing that cortisol restrains the intensity and duration of the emergency reaction to stress, and catecholamines have been shown to enhance emotional memory in the amygdala (see subsection on "Noradrenaline"). Thus, individuals lacking cortisol would overstore traumatic memories .

Source: wiktionary

A provision of law may not be construed as requiring a new grant to be awarded to a specified non-Federal Government entity unless that provision of law (1) specifically refers to this subsection; specifically identifies the particular non-Federal Government entity involved; and (3) specifically states that the award to that entity is required by such provision of law in contravention of the policy set forth in subsection (a).

Source: wiktionary

In the end, the deadlock was resolved by a minor -- but for the National Party symbolically important -- addition to one of the other subsections of the language clause.

Source: wiktionary

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "subsection"?

Closest matches include subdivision, child section, clause, nested unit, paragraph.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "subsection"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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