to dispart

9.5

To divide something into separate parts

verb
/dɪsˈpɑrt/

Archaic

: dividir

The teacher decided to dispart the students into three groups for the project.

Examples

In the puzzle, you need to dispart the pieces correctly to see the full picture.
As the artist began to dispart the canvas, different colors started to emerge.
The ancient wall would dispart the city, creating two separate districts.
As the ice began to melt, it seemed ready to dispart into several floating pieces.
Old legends say a mighty river once disparted the kingdom in two.
The committee will dispart the funds next week.
Can you dispart the project into smaller tasks?

Synonyms

to divide

vsto dispart

680 1.1

To split something into parts or groups

focuses on the single action of making parts rather than uses

to split

vsto dispart

513 1.3

To break something into two or more parts

covers that action but is not limited to physical splitting

to separate

vsto dispart

297 1.9

To break into parts or pieces

is about splitting into parts rather than formal terminology or usage

to part

vsto dispart

241 2.9

To separate and move in different directions after being together

is about dividing into parts rather than departing or leaving

to break up

vsto dispart

66 2.7

Separate something into smaller pieces

describes division as a single splitting act rather than gradual breaking

to split up

vsto dispart

47 2.6

To divide something into smaller parts

describes the same division but more neutrally without implied purpose

to break apart

vsto dispart

26 3.0

To separate into pieces, for example a machine or a group

expresses splitting into parts more directly as an action

to segment

vsto dispart

12 3.5

To divide something into separate parts

is broader and applies to any kind of division not only sections

to disaggregate

vsto dispart

Specialized

3 7.5

To separate something into smaller parts to study it

is the general act of splitting rather than an analytical separation

to disunite

vsto dispart

1 7.0

To cause people or groups to separate

is the neutral act of making parts not specifically about losing unity

to dissever

vsto dispart

Formal

1 9.9

To cut or separate something into parts, often by breaking it

means dividing without focusing on total destruction

to disjoin

vsto dispart

1 7.4

Separate things that are attached to each other

is the broader act of making parts rather than only disconnecting joins

to partition off

vsto dispart

1 3.9

To divide a space using a wall or screen

covers dividing in general without requiring physical barriers

to disjoint

vsto dispart

1 7.0

To separate parts so they are no longer connected

denotes division as an action without focusing on becoming disconnected

to discerp

vsto dispart

Archaic

9.9

To tear something into separate parts, usually by force

describes division without implying forceful or violent action

to separate off

vsto dispart

4.2

To divide a space with a wall or curtain to make a new area

is the same splitting idea but not tied to barrier use

Antonyms

to unite

∞ 2.1

To join people or things into one group for a shared purpose

join

11 2.9

The place where two things meet and are fixed together

How Separated

to sever

100 5.6

to split

513 1.3

to divide

680 1.1

to dispart

Archaic

9.5

separate

829 2.1

Surface Forms

dispart infinitive

disparted past

disparted past participle

disparting present participle

disparts third person singular

Morphology

dispart = part (semi-transparent) = dis + part

The connection to 'part' is visible and the prefix suggests separation, but this is an archaic and not highly productive modern formation for most learners.

Etymology

The word dispart comes from the prefix dis- meaning 'apart' and the simple word part meaning 'a piece', as in partition. So to dispart something is to take it 'apart' or split it into parts.