Definition

A section of a paragraph that is treated as a separate part, often used in legal or formal documents.

Example

The contract included several subparagraphs detailing the responsibilities of each party.

Conversation

I was reading that contract, and I got confused by the subparagraph about fees.

Yeah, legal language can be really tricky sometimes.

I didn’t even know there could be a subparagraph in a contract.

It makes sense though; it helps break down complex information.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Subparagraph → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under or below) and "paragraph" (from Greek "paragraphos", meaning a line or a written note). The word "subparagraph" refers to a section or subdivision that is under a main paragraph.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'under' ('sub-') a main 'written note' ('paragraph') — that's why a subparagraph is a smaller part of a paragraph.

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