parted
- adjective
- /ˈpɑrtɪd/
- Specialized
- The delicate flower had parted petals that created a lovely display of color.
Examples
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The leaves were parted down the center, revealing the intricate veins within.
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His mouth was slightly parted and in between his lips was also completely black.
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So I've just got that parted in the middle sort of this top that I'm wearing.
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Let's get the reference picture so the bangs are parted and swooped like that.
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Your eyes through the beautiful dusk, through the beautiful blue black hair of dusk, through her beautiful parted hair, Your eyes kissing mine.
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She wore her hair parted on the side, giving her a stylish appearance.
Synonyms
Divided into two parts along a natural line like a chin or the roof of the mouth
Dividing into two or more branches, like a road that splits
A plant part like a leaf or frond with deep cuts that reach almost to its middle vein
A leaf with deep cuts that make rounded or pointed parts, like an oak leaf
Split into parts and given out, often equally
Compounds
How Divided
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Parted comes from the simple root part, which means 'a piece' or 'to divide'. So a parted leaf is one whose edge is cut or split into clear parts or lobes, like the fingers of a hand, helping you picture the leaf as several joined pieces.