subdivision
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a smaller part of a larger group or section.
a secondary division of a larger unit or category.
Simple“Each chapter of the book has several subdivisions to help organize the information.”
In context“The biological classification system uses several subdivisions, such as genus and species, to categorize organisms with high precision.”
UsageOften used in academic or technical writing to describe hierarchical structures.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
an area of land divided into smaller pieces for building new houses.
a tract of land partitioned into individual lots for sale or residential development.
Simple“They bought a new house in a quiet subdivision outside the city.”
In context“The local council approved the new subdivision despite concerns from residents about increased traffic on the narrow access roads.”
UsageCommonly used in North American and Philippine English to refer to residential neighborhoods.
Synonyms
From sub- + division.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.