What is another word for subdirectory?
Pronunciation: [sˌʌbda͡ɪɹˈɛktəɹˌi] (IPA) 
A subdirectory is typically a folder or subfolder that is located within a larger parent directory. Alternative words or phrases for subdirectory may include subfolder, nested folder, child directory, nested directory, secondary directory, subcategory, sub-section, and subordinate folder. In addition, some computer programming terminology may use terms like subdirectory tree, directory hierarchy, or file structure to describe the organization of files and folders within a computer system. These synonyms may be useful for those who are managing or organizing a large amount of data or files, as well as for those who are learning about computer programming concepts.
