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noun
A division into smaller pieces of something that has already been divided.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Such a piece that has been divided.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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noun
A parcel of land that has been divided into lots.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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noun
A group of houses created by the same builder or in the same general area.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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noun
A gated community located within a barangay.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Philippines, countable, uncountable
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verb
To separate something into smaller pieces.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncommon
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noun
the act of subdividing; division of something previously divided
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: division, partition, partitioning, segmentation, sectionalization, sectionalisation
noun
a section of a section; a part of a part; i.e., a part of something already divided
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: subsection
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Broader terms: section, segment
noun
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: section
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: writing, written material, piece of writing, music
Narrower terms: lead, lead-in, lede, canto, above, sports section, article, clause, book, chapter, episode, spot, insert, introduction, narration, conclusion, end, close, closing, ending, passage, mezuzah, mezuza, sura, exposition, obbligato, obligato, recapitulation, development
noun
a division of some larger or more complex organization
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: branch, arm
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: division
Narrower terms: post office, local post office, executive branch, Executive Office of the President, legislative branch, judicial branch
noun
an area composed of subdivided lots
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: tract, piece of land, piece of ground, parcel of land, parcel
History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- English division English subdivision From sub- + division.
Across languages
47 source translations are retained for this English entry.
