subdirectory

Meanings

• noun

  A folder or sub-folder in a file system or directory structure.

  - "The subdirectory 'documents' contains all the text files."
  - "The program allows you to create and manage multiple subdirectories."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

subfolder

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Variants

List of all variants of subdirectory that leads to same result
sub-directories , sub-directory , subdirectories , subdirectory

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'subdirectory' comes from the Latin 'sub' meaning 'under' or 'below' and 'directory' meaning 'a list of files or folders'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'subdirectory' was first used in the early days of UNIX operating system.

2. Subdirectories can be nested within each other up to a maximum depth limit.

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Related Concepts

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1. Directory: A collection of files and subdirectories.

2. File system: An organized collection of files and folders that a computer uses to store, locate, and retrieve files.

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Culture

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Subdirectories have been used extensively in computer science and information technology. They help in organizing files and folders in a hierarchical manner, making it easier to access and manage large amounts of data.

How to Memorize "subdirectory"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a folder with multiple sub-folders inside.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'subdirectory' with the idea of a folder within a folder.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sub-directory, under directory' to remember the meaning.

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