subpoint
Nested bullet item
A subpoint is a secondary point that falls under or supports a main point, especially in outlines, arguments, or presentations.
Where a main point makes a claim, subpoints develop it with details, evidence, or clarification: Each of her three arguments had several subpoints.
The term belongs primarily to academic and business contexts.
Summary of key elements
- bulletFired metal projectile
- headingDirectional course traveled
- subsectionDivision within a division
- hierarchyRanked authority structure
enumeration · numbering · list · sequence · breakdown · subdivision · tier · level
Statement making something clear
- elaborationDevelopment through detail
- elucidationAct of explaining clearly
- specificationDetailed technical requirement
- detailingDescribing thoroughly, point-by-point
unpacking · illustration · explication · annotation · gloss · commentary · disambiguation · interpretation
Most notable part
- underscoreLow horizontal text mark
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- focusConcentrated attention point
- keyLock-opening device
salient · important · crucial · main · central · primary · secondary · minor
Point challenging another's position
- rebuttalFormal response disputing claims
- contentionAssertion or rivalry
- thesisAcademic argument requiring defense
- antithesisDirect opposite; contrasting juxtaposition
premise · conclusion · rationale · claim · assertion · objection · refutation · reasoning
Facts supporting truth
- exampleRepresentative case shown
- citationMention of a source
- proofDemonstration of truth
- backingAid or sponsorship
substantiation · corroboration · illustration · data · fact · statistic · reference · quotation
outline
Summary of key elements
- bulletFired metal projectile
- headingDirectional course traveled
- subsectionDivision within a division
hierarchy · enumeration · numbering · list · sequence · breakdown · subdivision · tier · level · indent
explanation
Statement making something clear
- elaborationDevelopment through detail
- elucidationAct of explaining clearly
- specificationDetailed technical requirement
detailing · unpacking · illustration · explication · annotation · gloss · commentary · disambiguation · interpretation · expansion
highlight
Most notable part
- underscoreLow horizontal text mark
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- focusConcentrated attention point
key · salient · important · crucial · main · central · primary · secondary · minor · ancillary
counterargument
Point challenging another's position
- rebuttalFormal response disputing claims
- contentionAssertion or rivalry
- thesisAcademic argument requiring defense
antithesis · premise · conclusion · rationale · claim · assertion · objection · refutation · reasoning · case
evidence
Facts supporting truth
backing · substantiation · corroboration · illustration · data · fact · statistic · reference · quotation · testimony
subpointmain point
Essential takeaway of something
thesis · key point · topic sentence · headline · theme
subpointoverview
Broad general summary
summary · big picture · synthesis · holistic view · totality