partite

[ pahr-tahyt ]

adjective

1. divided into parts, usually into a specified number of parts (usually used in combination):

   a tripartite agreement.

2. Botany. parted.

partite

/ ˈpɑːtaɪt /

adjective

1. in combination composed of or divided into a specified number of parts

   bipartite

2. (esp of plant leaves) divided almost to the base to form two or more parts

Word History and Origins

Origin of partite¹

First recorded in 1560–70, partite is from the Latin word partītus (past participle of partīrī to divide). See part, -ite ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of partite¹

C16: from Latin partīre to divide

Example Sentences

In form these compositions, which were generally called divertimenti or partite (partie) resembled those just described.

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The women seemed to have erected a temporary tri-partite Entente-more-or-less-Cordiale.

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A simple wall arcade runs round the lower half, the whole being covered by a plain quadri-partite vault.

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The leaves are said to be very deeply pinnately partite; but drawn—as neither pinnate nor partite!

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This would suggest the view that the vaulting was sex-partite.

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