subdivision

noun
UK: /ˌsʌb.dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/
US: /ˌsʌb.dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

  1. A smaller part of something larger.

    1. The city is divided into several subdivisions.
    2. Each department is a subdivision of the company, focusing on specific tasks.

  2. An area of land that has been divided into smaller lots for building houses.

    1. They bought a house in a new subdivision.
    2. The new subdivision offers affordable homes for young families and first-time buyers.

  3. The act of dividing something into smaller parts.

    1. The subdivision of the land required approval from the local council.
    2. Careful planning went into the subdivision of tasks to ensure efficient workflow.

Synonyms

section part division subsection development housing estate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "subdivision" in English means: A smaller part of something larger., An area of land that has been divided into smaller lots for building houses., The act of dividing something into smaller parts..

The phonetic transcription of "subdivision" is /ˌsʌb.dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/ in British English and /ˌsʌb.dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "subdivision": section, part, division, subsection, development, housing estate.

Example usage of "subdivision": "The city is divided into several subdivisions.". More examples on the page.