Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

subdiscipline

Noun

sʌbˈdɪsɪplɪn

Definition

A specialized area of study within a broader academic discipline.

Examples

One subdiscipline of biology is microbiology, which focuses on microscopic organisms.
Philosophy has numerous subdisciplines, including ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology.

Meaning

Subdiscipline refers to a specific focus within a larger field of knowledge, allowing for more detailed research and understanding in a particular aspect of that field.