subfield

noun

Definition of subfieldnext
as in subspecialty

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Recent Examples of subfield In my subfield of ecology and evolutionary biology, an average dissertation could yield three to six papers, sometimes more. — Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026 Soft robotics, a subfield of robotics that says robots can be squishy, focuses on constructing robots from highly flexible, deformable materials and systems. — New Atlas, 22 Apr. 2026 The second subfield is citizen participation, primarily the actions citizens take in support of the environment. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026 In the summer of 2023, at the end of his third year of graduate school at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Ilango was growing increasingly interested in an arcane subfield of complexity theory called proof complexity. — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for subfield
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subfield
  1. subspecialty
  2. scope
  3. amplitude
  4. width
  5. breadth
  6. profession
  7. extent
Noun
  • Importantly, these recommendations apply to adolescents as well as adults, acknowledging that the disease often begins years before patients reach subspecialty care.
    — Sarah Berg, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
  • This subspecialty—which for years compelled surgeons to seek training abroad—can now be pursued in Colombia under international standards.
    — Dr. Victor Raúl Castillo Mantilla, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Definition of subspecialty
Noun
  • The movement lacks central leadership and messaging, but its scope has expanded beyond the environmental complaints that sparked it.
    — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
  • The agency has not indicated when that review will conclude, and the final scope of any patent could change during the examination process.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of scope
Noun
  • The volume of this object is indeed computing the scattering amplitudes in question.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 25 June 2026
  • Judges look for amplitude, creativity, style, flow of run and difficulty.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of amplitude
Noun
  • Ronaldo is clearly more economical with his running — staying more static between the width of the goalposts — meaning Portugal are less fluid across the front line.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Large vents, openings, and aerodynamic tunnels dominate the rear bodywork, creating a sense of lightness despite the car’s width.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of width
Noun
  • Nearby is the Lincoln Museum, filled with period artifacts and wax-figure dioramas that span the breadth of his life, from his early cabin years to the finality of Ford's Theatre.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Useless Without Unification Making all this work requires both depth and breadth of customer information.
    — Tomas Gorny, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of breadth
Noun
  • Lila Scott, a TV writer, is among those seeking to join the profession.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The researchers found that, within the medical profession, doctors tend to earn more in specialties that require more training and longer hours.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of profession
Noun
  • Oliver may have lived her own world to some extent, but that world was still the real one.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 3 July 2026
  • In bumping off Ecuador 2-0 Tuesday night in the friendly confines of Estadio Azteca, Mexico has set up Telemundo (and to a lesser extent, Fox) for a post-holiday blockbuster against England.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of extent

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“Subfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subfield. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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