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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh m-pahrt-men-tl-ahyz, kom-pahrt-]
- /kəm pɑrtˈmɛn tlˌaɪz, ˌkɒm pɑrt-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh m-pahrt-men-tl-ahyz, kom-pahrt-]
- /kəm pɑrtˈmɛn tlˌaɪz, ˌkɒm pɑrt-/
Definitions of compartmentalise word
- verb with object compartmentalise to divide into categories or compartments. 1
- noun compartmentalise Alternative spelling of compartmentalize. 1
- verb compartmentalise (British) Alternative spelling of compartmentalize. 0
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Origin of compartmentalise
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25; compartmental + -ize
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Parts of speech for Compartmentalise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
compartmentalise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
compartmentalise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for compartmentalise
verb compartmentalise
- isolate — to set or place apart; detach or separate so as to be alone.
- segregate — to separate or set apart from others or from the main body or group; isolate: to segregate exceptional children; to segregate hardened criminals.
- break up — When something breaks up or when you break it up, it separates or is divided into several smaller parts.
- cut off — If you cut something off, you remove it with a knife or a similar tool.
- insulate — to cover, line, or separate with a material that prevents or reduces the passage, transfer, or leakage of heat, electricity, or sound: to insulate an electric wire with a rubber sheath; to insulate a coat with down.
Antonyms for compartmentalise
verb compartmentalise
- disorder — lack of order or regular arrangement; confusion: Your room is in utter disorder.
- disorganize — to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder.
- keep — to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.
- mix up — an act or instance of mixing.
- combine — If you combine two or more things or if they combine, they exist together.
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