subpoint
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5.8
A smaller idea that supports a main point
- noun
- /ˈsʌbˌpɔɪnt/
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subpunto
- In this debate, the speaker added a crucial subpoint about economic implications.
Examples
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Subpoint B: Inconsistency.
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Subpoint A: Freedom of choice.
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Subpoint B: Violation of law.
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Subpoint C: Costs of imprisonment.
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Subpoint B: Legalizing marijuana creates jobs.
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To his point, I’d like to add an important subpoint: the surest way to teach young people to think patiently is for parents and teachers to be patient with their clumsy attempts at profundity.
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There are several subpoints in the report that require further discussion.
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Each subpoint strengthens the main argument of the essay.
Synonyms
point
vssubpoint
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1.0
An item in an argument or on a list
is part of a larger argument rather than standing alone
How Important
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Etymology
Subpoint comes from the parts sub- and point. sub- means 'under', as in subway, and point means an 'idea' or part of an argument, so a subpoint is a smaller idea that sits under and supports a main point.