PARTITION
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Partition.
How to pronounce partition:
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Partition - as a noun
A vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
divider12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
construction16structure11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(computer science) the part of a hard disk that is dedicated to a particular operating system or application and accessed as a single unit
(anatomy) a structure that separates areas in an organism
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
body partHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
division12partitioning15sectionalisationsectionalizationsegmentation15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
separation12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Partition - as a verb
Divide into parts, pieces, or sections
Example: "The arab peninsula was partitioned by the british"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
partition offHypernyms (Closely Related)
divide11part6separate10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Separate or apportion into sections
Example: "Partition a room off"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
zone13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
divide11separate10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The office space was divided into cubicles by transparent glass partitions."
"The partition separating the two rooms was torn down to create a larger space."
"They built a wooden partition to separate the kitchen from the dining area."
"The partition in the library provided a quiet study area."
"The conference room can be divided into smaller partitions for separate meetings."
Word Game Points
Is PARTITION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, partition is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PARTITION has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is PARTITION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, partition is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPARTITION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is PARTITION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, partition is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPARTITION has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
