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Definition of subdivision

subdivision

/ˌsʌb.dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/
sub · di · vi · sion
Plural:subdivisions
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Adjective:subdivisional
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subdivision Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A tract of land divided into individual building lots, or a residential neighborhood developed on such a tract.

Example

"The family moved into a newly built house in a quiet suburban subdivision."

2

The action of subdividing something into smaller parts, or a secondary part resulting from such a division.

Example

"Each department in the university is organized into several specialized subdivisions."

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• Rhymes for subdivision

• Nearby Words

subdiscipline
subdistrict
subdivide
subdivision
subdomain
subdue
subdued

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French subdivision and Late Latin subdivisionem, formed from sub- ('under, further') and divisio ('a dividing').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Subdivision. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/subdivision
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