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Definition of subparagraph

subparagraph

/ˈsʌbˌpær.ə.ɡræf/
sub · par · a · graph
Plural:subparagraphs
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subparagraph Lexical Profile

subparagraph Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A subordinate division of a paragraph, especially a numbered or lettered subdivision within a legal document, statute, contract, or formal outline.

Example

"The attorney pointed to the exception outlined in the second subparagraph of the lease agreement."

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• Nearby Words

subordination
suborganization
subpar
subparagraph
subpart
subplot
subpoena

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