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subdivision
noun sub·di·vi·sion \ˈsəb-də-ˌvi-zhən\
: one of the parts into which something is divided
: the act or process of dividing something into smaller parts
: an area of land that has been divided into smaller areas on which houses are built
Full Definition of SUBDIVISION
1
: an act or instance of subdividing
2
: something produced by subdividing: as a : a subordinate part of a larger whole <political subdivisions> b : a tract of land surveyed and divided into lots for purposes of sale; especially : one with houses built on it
3
: a category in botanical classification ranking below a division and above a class
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First Known Use of SUBDIVISION
15th century
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SUBDIVISION Defined for Kids
subdivision
noun sub·di·vi·sion \ˌsəb-də-ˈvi-zhən\
Definition of SUBDIVISION for Kids
1
: the act of dividing into smaller parts
2
: one of the parts into which something is subdivided
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subdivision
noun sub·di·vi·sion \ˈsəb-də-ˌvi-zhən\
Medical Definition of SUBDIVISION
: a category in botanical classification ranking below a division and above a class
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