partible

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Divisible, able to be divided or partitioned.
  2. Of property: that can be divided between heirs on inheritance.
  3. Relating to an inheritance system based on such division.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɑːtɪbl̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-partible.wav /ˈpɑɹtɪbl̩/

Word forms

partible

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin partibilis, from Latin partiō (“to share, divide”).

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