adjective
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botany divided almost to the base
parted leaves
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heraldry showing two coats of arms divided by a vertical central line
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of parted
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at part, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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There is a faint blush on the saint’s cheeks, and his mouth is parted ever so slightly, as if Francis is letting out a gasp of awe.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
This means our species parted ways with the other great apes, and evolved for kids to be raised not by one or even two parents, but by parents plus helpers.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
Dubois and Charles parted ways after that loss at Wembley, ending their 18-month relationship, but they reunited later in 2025 and have been working towards returning to the top of the sport.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
I laughed in agreement as we parted ways to shower and change for dinner.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
He parted the bracken, and there was the griffin, which huddled, shaking, in the greenery.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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