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subdivisional

subdivisional

7.2
Relating to dividing land into smaller pieces for building houses
  • adjective
  • /ˌsʌb.dɪˈvɪʒ.ən.əl/
  • US
translation icon : subdivisional
  • The subdivisional plans for the new housing project were approved yesterday.

Examples

  • She specializes in subdivisional projects that transform large estates into residential communities.

  • A subdivisional layout was required for the construction of multiple homes on the property.

  • The city council reviewed the subdivisional plans before approving the new neighborhood.

  • We need to review the subdivisional layout before construction begins.

  • The city council reviewed the subdivisional plans before approving the new neighborhood.

  • A subdivisional layout was required for the construction of multiple homes on the property.

  • She specializes in subdivisional projects that transform large estates into residential communities.

Surface Forms

subdivisional positive

Morphology

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

The adjective is transparently built from 'subdivision' with the common suffix '-al'.

Etymology

Subdivisional comes from the parts sub- 'under' and divide 'to separate into parts'. So a subdivisional plan means splitting land into smaller plots for houses or sale.