🪟partition

noun, verb
/pɑːrˈtɪʃən/

Meaning

The action of dividing something into parts; to divide into sections.
a division into parts; a wall or screen that divides a room or space
The action of dividing or being divided into parts; separation.

Example Sentences

The room was divided by a wooden partition.

The partition between offices provided privacy for workers.

Partition caused unrest.

Synonyms

division, separation, split, segregation, wall, barrier
Entry 1
division, separation, split, segregation
Entry 2
division, separation, wall, barrier
Entry 3
division, separation, split, segregation

Antonyms

union, unification, integration, connection, merger, unity
Entry 1
union, unification, integration
Entry 2
union, connection, integration, merger
Entry 3
union, unity, merger, integration

Collocations

partition wall, partition plan, partition agreement, partition property, office partition, create partition, remove partition
Entry 1
partition wall, partition plan, partition agreement, partition property
Entry 2
office partition, create partition, remove partition

Related Vocabularies

a connection between two things; to connect or associate
a dark area or shape made when something blocks light; to follow or observe secretly
the process of making something warm or the increase in temperature
A person with great skill or control in a subject or activity; to gain full command over something.
A line separating two political or geographical areas.
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string

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