subdivision

American  

[suhb-di-vizh-uhn] / ˈsʌb dɪˌvɪʒ ən /

noun

1. the act or fact of subdividing.

2. a product of subdividing, as a section of a department.

3. a portion of land divided into lots for real-estate development.

4. Botany, Mycology. a category of related classes within a division or phylum.

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subdivision British  

/ ˈsʌbdɪˌvɪʒən /

noun

1. the process, instance, or state of being divided again following upon an earlier division

2. a portion that is the result of subdividing

3. a tract of land for building resulting from subdividing land

4. a housing development built on such a tract

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Other Word Forms

• subdivisional adjective

Etymology

Origin of subdivision

1545–55; < Late Latin subdīvīsiōn- (stem of subdīvīsiō ), equivalent to subdīvīs ( us ) (past participle of subdīvīdere to subdivide ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

New subdivisions and apartment buildings are rising around Appleton.

From The Wall Street Journal

His speech is peppered with references to “infrastructure improvements” and “subdivision maps” and also to the peculiar challenges created by Pacific Lumber’s building.

From Los Angeles Times

Beyond its luxurious features, the home’s location within the prized Patricks Purchase subdivision also holds strong appeal for families, with some of the area’s best schools just a short drive away.

From MarketWatch

With the split finalized, Curry will retain rights to the “Curry Brand,” a subdivision within Under Armour, and he intends to take it forward independently, which could include teaming with another retail partner.

From MarketWatch

The agriculture zoning would allow for development of single-family homes if the sisters filed plans for a subdivision.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• tract