subdivision

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A division into smaller pieces of something that has already been divided.
  2. Such a piece that has been divided.
  3. A parcel of land that has been divided into lots.
  4. A group of houses created by the same builder or in the same general area.
  5. A gated community located within a barangay.
verb
  1. To separate something into smaller pieces.

Pronunciation

/ˈsʌbdɪvɪʒən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-subdivision.wav /sʌbdiˈviʃon/

Word forms

subdivision subdivisions subdiv. sbdv. subd. subdivisioning subdivisioned

Etymology

From sub- + division.

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