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subpart

subpart

28 7.2
A smaller section inside a larger section, for example in a book or manual
  • noun
  • /ˈsʌbˌpɑrt/
translation icon : subsección (textos)
  • A final rule amending this subpart is published in this issue of the Federal Register.
  • parts and subparts

You're going to see this talked about in various subparts of this this article right in the second way part.

Examples

  • The final version of the survey contained eight questions, some of which had subparts.

    Academic text (1997)
  • The manual consists of several chapters, each with its own subpart detailing specific instructions.

  • As this subpart explains, the approach the Court developed failed.

    Academic text (2017)
  • And again, it's only a little subpart, a little subpart of the database, but it's a kind of a cool way to share things.

  • Given the pending regulations, this subpart does not explore every possible avenue for reform.

    Academic text (2017)
  • However, to properly frame this subpart, a brief overview of this question is necessary.

    Academic text (2007)
  • The next subpart thus takes up the implications of these lessons for prison gerrymandering claims in particular.

    Academic text (2017)
  • My argument in this section is divided into several subparts.

    Academic text (2017)
  • Second, an implementation plan concerning compliance with subpart G must be filed with the application for an operating permit.

    Academic text (2001)
  • A final subpart addresses organizational initiatives, including strategies for providing feedback, mentoring, and programmatic evaluation.

    Academic text (2017)

Synonyms

piece
vssubpart
1.0

A part broken or cut from something larger, like a bit of fruit

is used for a portion that lies inside another part rather than something removed
segment
vssubpart
501 3.0

A part of something that is separate from the whole, like a piece of an orange

is specifically a division inside another part rather than a top-level section
portion
vssubpart
449 2.1

A part of something that belongs to one person or group

is a division inside a larger part rather than simply a shared or allotted amount
subsection
vssubpart
42 3.4

A smaller part of a section about one topic

is a subdivision placed within another part rather than a main section
component part
vssubpart
3 3.5

A single piece that makes up a larger object

is specifically a division inside another part rather than simply an element of the whole
subunit
vssubpart
3 4.0

A smaller part of a larger thing that works with other parts, like a team or part of a protein

is specifically a division inside another part rather than the whole
subdivision
vssubpart
2 4.1

A smaller part of something that has been split, like a chapter or section

is the idea of being a division inside an existing part rather than the first split
subcomponent
vssubpart
  • Specialized
1 4.7

A smaller part of a larger machine or system

is a nested division within a part rather than an independent element
subsegment
vssubpart
5.8

A smaller part of a larger section

is focused on being a division within a larger part rather than a top section

How Big

whole
484 1.0
section
1.0
part
1.0
subpart
28 7.2
component
447 3.4
fragment
184 3.2

Surface Forms

subpart singular
subparts plural

Morphology

subpart = part (transparent) = sub + part

Meaning is directly formed from the productive prefix 'sub-' + the noun 'part' to indicate a smaller part or subdivision.

Etymology

The word subpart is made from sub- meaning 'under' and part meaning 'a piece', the same sub- you see in submarine. So a subpart is a smaller piece inside a larger part, which is why it means a subdivision of a part.