Wiktionary:Subsenses
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The style guide Wiktionary:Style guide § Definition sequence says:
For complex entries, the use of subsenses is encouraged. In this case the hierarchy is defined logically – core sense at the root – but again, the most salient subsenses should be placed first in line.
Formatting
For example, mischief § Noun might include the following:
# {{lb|en|uncountable}} Conduct that playfully causes petty [[annoyance]]. # {{lb|en|collective}} A [[group]] or a [[pack]] of [[rat]]s. # {{lb|en|archaic}} Harm or injury: ## {{lb|en|uncountable}} Harm or trouble caused by an [[agent]] or brought about by a particular cause. ##: {{ux|en|She had '''mischief''' in her heart.}} ##: {{ux|en|Sooner or later he'll succeed in doing some serious '''mischief'''.}} ##* '''1815''', {{w|Jane Austen}}, ''Emma'', [[s:Emma/Volume 1/Chapter 8|Volume I, Chapter 8]]: ## {{lb|en|countable}} An injury or an instance of harm or trouble caused by a person or other agent or cause. ##: {{ux|en|It may end in her doing a great '''mischief''' to herself—and perhaps to others too.}} # {{lb|en|legal}} A criminal offence defined in various ways in various jurisdictions, sometimes including causing damage to another's property.
- (uncountable) Conduct that playfully causes petty annoyance.
- (collective) A group or a pack of rats.
- (archaic) Harm or injury:
- (uncountable) Harm or trouble caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause.
- She had mischief in her heart.
- Sooner or later he'll succeed in doing some serious mischief.
- 1815, Jane Austen, Emma, Volume I, Chapter 8:
- (countable) An injury or an instance of harm or trouble caused by a person or other agent or cause.
- It may end in her doing a great mischief to herself—and perhaps to others too.
- (uncountable) Harm or trouble caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause.
- (law) A criminal offence defined in various ways in various jurisdictions, sometimes including causing damage to another's property.