parted

American  

[par-tid] / ˈpær tɪd /

adjective

1. divided into parts; cleft.

2. divided by a part.

   parted hair.

3. set or kept apart; separated.

4. Botany. (of a leaf ) separated into rather distinct portions by incisions that extend nearly to the midrib or the base.

5. Heraldry. party.

6. Archaic. dead; deceased.

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parted British  

/ ˈpɑːtɪd /

adjective

1. botany divided almost to the base

   parted leaves

2. heraldry showing two coats of arms divided by a vertical central line

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Other Word Forms

• partedness noun
• unparted adjective

Etymology

Origin of parted

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; part, -ed ²

Example Sentences

Several senior bankers have parted ways with Bank of America over the alleged misconduct, including the former head of investment banking for India.

From The Wall Street Journal

"West Bromwich Albion have today parted company with men's first team head coach Ryan Mason," said a club statement issued on Tuesday.

From Barron's

Two other teams parted ways with their head coaches during the season.

From Los Angeles Times

Celtic have parted company with manager Wilfried Nancy, with Saturday's 3-1 defeat by Rangers his sixth loss in just eight matches.

From BBC

Aberdeen have parted with Scottish Cup winning manager Jimmy Thelin with the side eighth in the Scottish Premiership and on a five-match losing run.

From BBC

Related Words

• detached
• disconnected
• distant
• distinct
• divorced
• removed