subpassage (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbpɑːsɪdʒ/
Definition
A subpassage is a smaller passage or a subdivision of a larger passage, often found in literature, architecture, or nautical contexts.
Examples
The author used subpassages to create a sense of non-linear storytelling.
The ship's hull had several subpassages that provided access to the engine room.
The architect designed the building with subpassages that connected the different wings.
How to Use subpassage
- subpassage of a chapter (noun phrase)
- a smaller section within a chapter — "The subpassage of the chapter explored the theme of love."
- subpassage in a building (prepositional phrase)
- a smaller corridor or passageway — "The subpassage in the building connected the different wings."
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