subdivision

noun

sub·​di·​vi·​sion ˈsəb-də-ˌvi-zhən How to pronounce subdivision (audio)
1
: an act or instance of subdividing
2
: something produced by subdividing: such 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

Examples of subdivision in a Sentence

a political subdivision of the state
Recent Examples on the Web In September, after her event with Elizabeth Warren, Friel Otten headed to the nearby subdivision, determined to reach the twenty-one potential voters on her list. Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024 Set on nearly 20 acres, the $18.9 million property is currently pending subdivision to accommodate a total of eight parcels of two or more acres apiece. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024 Homebuilder Kimball Hill planned the Cherry Ridge subdivision with 230 single-family homes, villas and townhouses. Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2024 The dam at Lake Pauline in Benton collapsed, covering the Lakeview subdivision and leading to the evacuation of 300 residents. arkansasonline.com, 12 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for subdivision 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of subdivision was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Subdivision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subdivision. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

subdivision

noun
sub·​di·​vi·​sion ˌsəb-də-ˈvizh-ən How to pronounce subdivision (audio)
1
: the act or process of subdividing
2
: one of the parts into which something is subdivided

Medical Definition

subdivision

noun
sub·​di·​vi·​sion ˈsəb-də-ˌvi-zhən How to pronounce subdivision (audio)
: a category in botanical classification ranking below a division and above a class

Legal Definition

subdivision

noun
sub·​di·​vi·​sion ˈsəb-də-ˌvi-zhən How to pronounce subdivision (audio)
1
: an act or instance of subdividing
obtain approval of his subdivision of the land
2
: a tract of land subdivided into lots
to provide streets and sewers for the subdivision
3
: a part made by subdividing
as prescribed in subdivision one of this section

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