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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the division of something, such as a territory, enclosure, or concept, into parts.
The partition of the animal pen separated the chickens from the goats.The partition of India caused the creation of Pakistan as a nation.- synonyms:
- division, splitting
- similar words:
- divide, segmentation, separation, subdivision
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| definition 2: |
that which serves to separate or divide, esp. a wall or partial wall that separates parts of a room.
The partition in the basement separates the laundry room from the storage area.- synonyms:
- divider, screen
- similar words:
- barrier, division, fence, separator, wall
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| definition 3: |
the state of being divided.
The partition of post-war Germany ended in 1990 with the reunification of East and West.- synonyms:
- division, separation
- similar words:
- segmentation, subdivision
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| definition 4: |
one of the parts into which something is divided.
The family live in the larger part of the house, and the tenants live in the smaller partition.- synonyms:
- division, part
- similar words:
- allotment, portion, section, segment, share, stall, subdivision
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| related words: |
compartment |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
partitions, partitioning, partitioned |
| definition 1: |
to divide into parts or sections.
The farmer partitioned the field into several smaller plots.- synonyms:
- divide, part, section
- similar words:
- segment, separate, split, subdivide, zone
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| definition 2: |
to separate into parts using one or more dividing walls or partial walls.
We partitioned the classroom to make three offices.- similar words:
- divide, separate
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| related words: |
compartment, part, portion, share, wall |
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| derivations: |
partitioner (n.), partitionist (n.), partitionment (n.) |
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