Partition Meaning and Definition
Partition
Pronunciation
/pɑrˈtɪʃn/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A division or allocation of something, especially a physical or geographical area, into separate parts or sections.
Examples
- The farmer divided the land into partitions to raise different types of crops.
- The city planner designed the city’s partitions to accommodate different communities.
Synonyms
- Section
- District
Antonyms
- Unity
- Oneness
Etymology
From Old French “partition”, from Medieval Latin “partitio”, from Latin “partire”, to divide.
Usage Notes
Partition is often used to describe a geographic or physical division, such as a partition between two rooms or a partition in a garden.
Cultural References
Partition has been referenced in popular culture, such as in the 2015 film “Partition: 1947” which tells the story of the Indian subcontinent’s partition.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
Pulling off a partition: to successfully partition a space or area.
Related Words or Phrases
- Boundary
- Fence
- Walls
Collocations
- Partition of land
- Partition of resources
Frequency of Use
Partition is commonly used in formal and informal contexts to describe a division or allocation of something.
Common Misspellings
- Parition
- Parrition