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Definition of subchapter

subchapter

/ˈsʌbˌtʃæp.tɚ/
sub · chap · ter
Plural:subchapters
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subchapter Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A subordinate division of a chapter in a book, treatise, or legal code.

Example

"The tax regulations for small corporations are detailed in a specific subchapter of the internal revenue code."

2

A smaller, local branch or subordinate group operating under a regional chapter of a larger club, society, or organization.

Example

"Students at the satellite campus formed a local subchapter of the national engineering society."

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• Nearby Words

subbasement
subcategory
subcenter
subchapter
subclass
subclause
subcommissioner

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Subchapter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/subchapter
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