Paragraph
Paragraph noun - One of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line.
Subsection and paragraph are semantically related. in section topic. In some cases you can use "Subsection" instead a noun "Paragraph".
Nearby Words: paragraphed, paragraphing, paragraphic
Subsection
Subsection noun - A section of a section; a part of a part; i.e., a part of something already divided.
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Synonyms for Subsection
Paragraph and subsection are semantically related. You can use "Paragraph" instead a noun "Subsection".
Nearby Word: subset
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- part and paragraph
- part and subsection
- stipulation and paragraph
- stipulation and subsection
- group and paragraph
- group and subsection
- note and paragraph
- note and subsection
- point and paragraph
- point and subsection
- division and paragraph
- division and subsection
- portion and paragraph
- portion and subsection
Both words in one sentence
- Planet of the Apes: Needs a better lead paragraph, and tweaks to the headers of every subsection.
- Sheridan: Paragraph 47, subsection 19, clause 9A, you can find it in the index under S.U.A.E.I.
Source: Not in My Contract -
Most of their dialogue will include references to their civil code, such as "...In accordance with Directive X, Paragraph Y, Subsection Z." There's probably more paperwork involved in their government than there are offenses to the Raptor gods.
Source: Video Game / Darkstar One
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