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subdivisional

subdivisional

7.4
Relating to a smaller part of an organization or its work
  • adjective
  • /ˌsʌb.dɪˈvɪʒ.ən.əl/
  • Formal
translation icon : subdivisional
  • The town of Arambagh, which serves as the subdivisional headquarters, is also a major commercial center in the region.

Examples

  • In 1992, Babessi was chosen as the subdivisional headquarters for the area including Bangolan, Baba I, and Babungo; however, this administrative role does not reflect Babessi's leadership in relation to its neighboring kingdoms.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The council held a meeting to discuss subdivisional planning for the new housing projects in the area.

  • She worked in the subdivisional office, where she helped manage local administrative tasks.

  • During the workshop, the subdivisional leader explained the new policies to improve community services.

Surface Forms

subdivisional positive

Morphology

subdivisional = subdivision (transparent) = sub + divide + ion + al

The word is directly formed from 'subdivision' plus '-al', so its meaning is readily recoverable from the base.

Etymology

Subdivisional comes from the parts sub- 'under' and divide 'to separate into parts'. So a subdivisional manager or committee works in a smaller part of a larger organization.