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subdivision

subdivision

2 4.1
A smaller part of something that has been split, like a chapter or section
  • noun
  • /ˌsʌb.dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/
translation icon : subdivisión
  • In the report, each section includes its own subdivision, making it easier to find specific information.
  • subdivisions of the beat
  • rhythmic subdivisions

It's it's a it's a subdivision of condensed matter physics where matter gets very dense and very close to itself.

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Examples

  • The coverage identifies the contents, subdivisions, and shortcomings of these archives as well as finding aids and catalogues.

    Academic text (1999)
  • The book is divided into three main parts, with each part further broken down into smaller subdivisions for clarity.

  • When the teacher calls "switch," the player must move to the next larger subdivision, in this case, eighth notes.

    Academic text (2010)
  • Technology and engineering are already subdivisions included under the colleges of science and math.

    Blog text (13)
  • General Apparel West is one of 32 subdivisions of ChemTech America, one of our nation's leading chemical corporations.

  • The three subdivisions of this question were deprivation on the basis of one's ethnicity, religion, or nationality.

    Academic text (2000)
  • The city is planning to develop a new residential subdivision that will feature parks and schools.

Synonyms

section
vssubdivision
1.0

A part of something larger, like a page, pipe, or fence

is a smaller nested part formed after an initial division
branch
vssubdivision
431 1.3

A division of a larger organization, like a local office

is defined as a smaller part created after an initial division, not only by function
division
vssubdivision
358 3.2

A part of a larger organization that has its own work

is a smaller unit specifically produced by an earlier split
arm
vssubdivision
325 3.6

A part of an organization that does a particular job

is a smaller part produced by division, not necessarily tied to one function
subsection
vssubdivision
42 3.4

A smaller part of a section about one topic

is the smaller unit formed inside an already divided part
subpart
vssubdivision
28 7.2

A smaller section inside a larger section, for example in a book or manual

is any smaller section that results from an earlier split
partition
vssubdivision
  • Specialized
12 4.8

A separate area on a disk or computer where files are kept

is a smaller part of an already divided whole used across contexts
subchapter
vssubdivision
3 4.2

A smaller part of a book or document that groups related topics

is any small part created after a prior division, not only chapters
subdepartment
vssubdivision
4.4

A smaller part of a department that does specific tasks

is a smaller part made by dividing a larger organizational unit

How Small

paragraph
289 1.5
subsection
42 3.4
subdivision
2 4.1
section
1.0
part
1.0

Surface Forms

subdivision singular
subdivisions plural

Morphology

subdivision = division (transparent) = sub + division

Built from the productive prefix 'sub-' and the noun 'division', so the meaning 'a smaller or further division' is directly derivable.

Etymology

Subdivision comes from the prefix sub- meaning 'under' or 'below' and the word divide meaning 'to separate'. So a subdivision is a smaller part made when something bigger is divided, which is why it names a section of a book, organization, or work.